Arcane Journey

Brian took a deep breath and said slowly: "In my hometown, there is an old proverb: If you accept a drop of water from others, you should repay them with a whole spring of water. You saved my life, Yalinfan, I will remember this kindness in my heart. If I can serve you within my ability, I will naturally do my best. But..."

"Great! It's really wonderful!"

The spider wizard was ecstatic and didn't seem to notice the slightest hesitation in Brian's tone.

He suddenly seemed unable to bear the heavy joy in his heart, and collapsed to his knees, sobbing, his shoulders shaking, a mixture of sadness and joy:
“You can hardly imagine how many long years we have spent waiting for this moment. We are a group of desperate prisoners, holding on to our desire and belief in light in our hearts. We firmly believe that the drow should not be shrouded in darkness forever, and we long for redemption and liberation. However, we have no choice but to succumb to the oppression of darkness and live a decadent life with other compatriots.

Time flies, and this long wait is like an endless dark force that is always watching us and looking for opportunities to erode our souls.

Struggling between persistence and pain, just maintaining that belief makes us feel powerless.

Some people began to succumb to the temptation of darkness, and some even began to doubt whether the faint hope was just an illusion used by Spider Rose to fool us, whether it was just an unattainable phantom.

Even in the darkest moments, there is still hope in our hearts. Today, your arrival has brought us new hope and possibilities, and given us hope of breaking free from the shackles of darkness!"

The spider wizard suddenly perked up and looked at Brian with hope.

"You know what? In the abyss of near despair, my mood was like a small boat drifting in the wind, flickering and swaying.

I am a powerful legendary wizard, and my identity gives me responsibility and power. But in such a desperate moment, I can't find any other way out except using magic. It is a helplessness that goes deep into my bones, like a forest shrouded in thick fog, unable to tell the direction.

Finally, after countless attempts and waits, the prophecy crystal ball that I cherished finally responded. At that moment, its changes were like a meteor across the night sky. It was unbelievable that this crystal ball, which had never responded to me during countless times of confusion and difficulties, now showed a blurry image.

Brian, can you imagine how excited I was at that moment? My heart was beating like thunder, as if the pulse of the entire universe was resonating with me at this moment.

Yes, I saw the image in the prophetic crystal ball, and it was a sight never before seen.

I couldn't believe my eyes. Yes, the crystal ball that had never answered me on this question finally showed an image. Guess what I saw, Brian? "

"You probably saw me?" Brian thought so, shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly, his eyes revealing a bit of vicissitudes and fatigue, obviously he didn't want to bear this heavy burden.

His purpose in coming here was only to solve the troubles in the Underdark, not to liberate the drow elves.

He doesn't have the ability, and he can't do it, or he doesn't dare to.

As a time traveler, how could he not know how powerful Rose, the Spider Queen, is.

You know, this woman can take on the entire elven pantheon and still handle it with ease.

If he did something bad secretly while she was asleep, he might still have a chance, but now that she wasn't sleeping and hadn't gained any powerful divine power, how could he dare to do anything bad?

After all, he will go to the Abyss next, and even develop the resources of the Abyss in the future. Naturally, he doesn't want to provoke such a difficult enemy for no reason.

"Completely correct!"

The spider wizard obviously didn't know what Brian was thinking. His fanatical eyes, like a scorching fireball, were fixed on Brian tightly, as if his eyes projected the dawn of victory.

The rising emotions seemed to have immersed him completely in a tense atmosphere woven by himself. Every word was full of strong emotion and every action revealed firm determination.

Then, the spider wizard clenched his fists, and the joints made a "cracking" sound like ancient bells and drums.

When he looked up at Brian, the expectation and pleading in his eyes were intertwined, like a passionate symphony, playing deep in his heart.

"Brian, your arrival is like the brightest star in the Underdark, guiding us and bringing us hope. You are the last straw that breaks our back against the dark rule of Spider Rose. Your strength, your courage, and your determination are the key to our journey toward light. I implore you to join us!"

The wizard's tone was full of enthusiasm and passion, as if every word contained powerful energy.

"So, what do you want me to do?" Brian asked back, his eyes revealing thought and determination.

The wizard waved his arms excitedly, as if he was drawing a grand blueprint:

"Start to erode them from within. No matter if it's the Drow family or any other family, help any family grow stronger. In private, take the opportunity to develop and cultivate your own strength. When the time is right, we will start a war that will involve the entire city and prevent all families from staying out of it."

A cunning light flashed in the wizard's eyes, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

"When this turbulent situation cannot be completely cleaned up, you and we can stand up publicly. At that time, we will clean up the mess together. A big shock, a reshuffle of power. The ruling parliament? Let them all step down.

Oh, yes, the decadent ancient city of Orens must undergo a thorough baptism, and then rise again under the guidance of our will and ideals.

The Drow will usher in a new dawn! We are the Drow, a noble race, and we are definitely not toys in the hands of that devil spider!"

Every word of the spider wizard was like a magic spell, echoing in the air and stimulating intense energy. His eyes were filled with fanatical belief and determination, as if he had sold his soul to this catastrophe.

In particular, his words were full of temptation and challenge, trying to pull Brian into this magnificent struggle.

Faced with this situation, Brian's eyes were firm and deep.

Obviously, he was not fooled by the spider wizard's words.

He stared at the wizard quietly, with a hint of sympathy and helplessness in his eyes.

Brian shook his head slightly, and said in a low and trembling voice: "Yalinfan, perhaps you will be disappointed. I once had the fire of revenge like you, and longed to change all the injustices. But..."

He sighed quietly, his expression as gloomy as a heavy shadow, and his tone revealed deep helplessness, "You have been completely blinded by hatred. Even if I help you complete this revenge, the former dragon slayer will eventually become a dragon that has lost its mind."

"There is one more thing you must understand." Brian looked at the spider wizard who was already in a state of madness with a serious expression, "We are all mortals. Even if we step into the legendary realm, we are just higher-level mortals. In front of the gods, we don't even have room to resist, just like you..."

He finally added softly: "Fanatical has completely made you lose your mind." (End of this chapter)