Chapter 911 Aribes

Why would Mandane want to control Beggars Nest?

The answer is simple!

He needs corpses, many, many corpses, for research and experiments on necromancy magic.

As a typical selfish evil mage, he has a very ambitious goal, which is to transform himself into a lich and gain eternal life.

Although it is no secret that high-level spellcasters transform into lichs in the continent of Faerûn, the problem is that Neverwinter City belongs to the sphere of influence of the God of Justice. It is obviously impossible to have this knowledge, so we can only conduct experiments secretly.

If a secret laboratory could be established in the necropolis of Beggar's Nest, the huge amount of negative energy would be inexhaustible.

After figuring this out, Zhang Cheng immediately reached an agreement with Mandane. One was responsible for building the secret laboratory and keeping it safe, while the other provided inheritance rights and made him a formal member of a noble family, using this as a springboard to enter. Upper class.

The relationship between the two is not so much that of father and son, but rather that of mutual use. Blood relationship is only the prerequisite for transaction, and the real link that maintains the relationship is interest.

Otherwise, if Mandane had so many mistresses and illegitimate children, why would he choose Benny, who became the underground king of the Beggar's Nest?

Of course, neither party will admit this, and they still play their respective roles on the surface.

In just two weeks, Mandane took Zhang Cheng to four banquets, and introduced him to the upper class of Neverwinter City in a fair and honest manner. He even got to know Lord Nasir's right-hand man, the famous paladin—— Aribeth de Timarand.

Unfortunately, the magical plague in Neverwinter City has not yet broken out, so this female paladin still maintains a glorious and majestic image, and does not fall into darkness to show another side of her soul.

Compared to the bright side that seems flawless, Zhang Cheng undoubtedly prefers the way the other person falls into darkness and is dominated by anger and resentment.

He really wanted to know how the God of Justice would react when he saw the paladin whom he had personally inspired, wielding his sword and massacring his followers.

Furious?

Ignore it?

Or do you plan to show your broad mind and give him a chance to redeem himself?

No matter which kind it is,

He was sure that the God of Justice would suffer a big loss.

"Good evening, Miss Timaland, you are as beautiful as ever tonight." Zhang Cheng took the initiative to bend down and gently kissed the back of the half-elf paladin's hand.

"Thank you for the compliment, Benny." Aribes returned the gesture with a smile.

I have to say that age is sometimes a perfect cover.

If it were another adult man, she would never allow him to be too intimate with her, but if it were a thirteen-year-old boy, there is no need to worry too much.

In fact, as a paladin who defends order and kindness, she does not like such social occasions full of luxury and decadence at all. However, in order to ensure the safety of Lord Nasir, she has to participate again and again, so that many Lustful people regard it as the target of lustful pursuit.

Seeing that Aribes didn't want to talk to him, Zhang Cheng immediately stepped aside and silently observed today's visitors, especially the several priests surrounding Lord Syl.

In particular, Priest Heim named Deszel had an extremely uncomfortable feeling.

Looking at the actors who were already in place, he couldn't help but sigh and murmured to himself in a voice that only he could hear: "I really hope that when the magic plague comes, you can give the gods an unforgettable and wonderful performance. . And I can also get the experimental results I want..."

The words just fell!

Mandane hurried over from a short distance away and asked with a frown, "You seem to have gotten a little close to the half-elf named Aribes recently?"

"Why, does this bother you, father?" Zhang Cheng asked with a half-smile.

"She is a paladin of the God of Justice! She is not from the same group as us!" Mandane reminded in a serious tone.

"Haha, I don't think so. Haven't you heard? How bright a person appears is how dark his heart is. I look forward to the day when Miss Timarande falls into darkness, when she Will become my best helper." Zhang Cheng explained meaningfully.

"Oh? Are you sure!" Mandane turned around and glanced at Aribes, who was talking to her fiancé.

"Of course! She will belong to me, whether it's soul or body." Zhang Cheng's tone revealed strong confidence.

"Okay! Since you are so sure, it doesn't hurt to give it a try. One thing I have to admit is that you are smarter and more courageous than I was when I was young. At least I have never thought of conquering someone who serves the God of Justice. Paladin." The corners of Mandane's mouth were slightly raised, and a playful smile appeared on his face.

You don't need to ask to know that he mistakenly regarded Zhang Cheng's approach to Aribes as a normal reaction of an adolescent boy's strong desire for the beautiful opposite sex.

Zhang Cheng smiled nonchalantly and didn't try to explain anything.

While the guests were chatting around, Mandane quickly lowered his voice and asked: "When will the laboratory I asked you to build deep in the necropolis be completed?"

"You should be able to use it within a week at the latest." Zhang Cheng gave a specific number without thinking.

After all, the current necropolis is not the place that was filled with undead monsters and cultists after the outbreak of the magic plague. Not only are there gravekeepers, but there are also regular patrols by guards, so you can't do anything without scruples, you have to do it secretly.

"Okay! In two days I will hand over some relevant experimental equipment to you and transport it directly for me."

Mandane was obviously a little dissatisfied with this speed, but he didn't complain.

You must know that a week in Faerûn is not seven days, but ten days. There are only three weeks in a month, so the progress of the entire project is really not efficient.

"Be patient, dear father. As a mage, your biggest enemy is impatience. Engaging in magic research has always been a dangerous thing. The more anxious you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes."

"You also know magic?"

"Ah! Yes! In fact, after this period of study, I am already a mage who can master second-level spells."

With that said, Zhang Cheng raised his right hand and lightly snapped his fingers.

Snapped!

moment!

A silver snake flashing with electric light appeared out of thin air, not only shuttled between the five fingers, but it did not harm a single hair.

When Mandane saw this scene, his pupils suddenly shrank, and his whole body seemed to have been immobilized by someone. He couldn't come back to his senses for a long time...