Broad World

After Nan Fuduo calmed down, he wiped his face and hands with a towel. He walked up to Henry who was talking to the captain and gave a big gift. "Thank you very much for avenging my sister today. If you need anything in the future, you can come to the dock area to find me. I have to go back to report the letter. I will leave today without saying thank you." After finishing speaking, he walked directly off the bow and left without returning.

The captain looked at the back of the dwarf. "Congratulations, Nan Fuduo is a good scout. If you want to get any information in the future, you only need to find him within a week and you will get results. Now we should start, otherwise we will be in trouble if we meet these mind flayer accomplices again." He shouted loudly to the sailors to pull up the anchor, set sail and slowly leave the port.

After leaving the port, the sailors threw the minced meat on the deck into the sea, and then scrubbed the blood on it with a large bucket of sea water. After confirming the voyage, the captain and the navigator came to Henry's side. "Now we have to sail north for a period of time, and we can only go south after we bypass the detection range of Waterdeep City."

The half-orc warrior scratched his head and asked, "Why? Wouldn't it take a lot of days to go around in a big circle to the north?"

Henry and the captain looked at each other and then laughed. He explained to Vaughan: "Because we are taking a smuggling boat, if they take the normal route, they will be stopped by the patrol boat waiting outside. Most smuggling boats will deliberately take some long detours to avoid these local inspection teams. The smuggling industry is not as simple as you think."

The captain helped the hat that was blown crooked by the sea wind. "You're right, you're a smart guy. We've had many battles with Waterdeep's patrol boats, and they usually end in failure. Because our boats are remodeled faster, they usually can't catch up without spellcasters."

"Why don't the lords equip their ships with mages? I remember that there is a Tower of Order in Waterdeep City, and there should be quite a few mages and warlocks inside." Debra asked suspiciously.

"Haha, occasionally spellcasters are assigned to patrol ships. But those mages and warlocks usually don't stay for too long. If you encounter them, you will consider yourself unlucky. Don't think that the Tower of Order can make them fully obey orders. It is the limit to send a few people to stay on the ship for a day at a time." The captain laughed and explained the mystery.

Henry nodded in agreement. "Debra, you haven't understood the fundamental difference between the Arcane Brotherhood and the Tower of Order. Although the Tower of Order forces all mages and warlocks in Waterdeep City to join in before they can conduct magic research in the city, its essence is to ensure that magic research will not disrupt the normal life of ordinary citizens. But the Arcane Brotherhood is completely different. They emphasize the internal hierarchy, and senior members can order and control lower-level members."

"I understand, that is to say, the Tower of Order in Waterdeep City can only restrain the behavior of internal members, but if you want to force them to do something." The female mage looked at Henry suddenly and said.

Henry looked at the calm sea in the distance. "This is why most cities on the west coast will form an alliance with Waterdeep and Neverwinter, because these benevolent forces will not take advantage of the decline of their allies. Luskan's approach is just the opposite. They will try to infiltrate, control, and even completely occupy."

The orc warrior sighed. "I don't think anyone would like to have a dagger in their back that could come in at any time."

Delina wrapped herself tightly in the cloak again. "That's not necessarily the case. The devils in hell enjoy the pleasure brought by these behind-the-scenes plots. While they are constantly dealing with their bosses, their colleagues must always pay attention to their subordinates. Back then, Zariel, the lord of the first floor, was replaced by Bayer because he didn't pay attention to his back. Of course, the dark elves in the Underdark are not bad, and their family wars are also in this form."

Henry rubbed his brows when he heard it. "Please don't associate these extremely evil creatures with the humans on the surface. There is an essential difference between the two. Most people still yearn for a peaceful and orderly social environment. Of course, a few people love the kind of intense and exciting life you mentioned. After you live on the surface for a period of time, you will gradually understand these things." Now he is really worried that the tiefling girl will not be able to adapt to the surface well. It seems that someone needs to find someone to live with her for a while.

The captain looked in the direction of the port and heaved a sigh of relief after confirming that there was no ship following him. "You all go to the cabin to rest now. According to the current speed, we will take at least fifteen days to arrive. Moreover, the sea breeze at night is very cool. If it blows for too long, you will get sick."

Henry accepted the captain's kindness with a smile, and led the other three into their respective cabins, lay down and began to sleep. After seeing that everyone around him was asleep, he quietly turned on the system.

You have completed the quest issued by Kelben: Rescue the Black Robe of Hylast. Get 200,000 experience points.

Occupation: Mage level 11 662363750000, Druid level 12 66236'50000

Debra Monca

Occupation: Mage (Protection Department) level 10, experience 345500375000

After deducting 200,000 quest experience rewards, the average experience of the three mind flayers was as much as 9,000. If there is no mind barrier amulet, I am afraid that the battle just now will become very difficult, at least his casting will be interrupted by the mind blast. It's a pity that when the mad mage slaughtered the dark elves, he was not in a friendly state, otherwise the joint experience would be enough for him to advance several levels. But it's better not to be greedy in life. It was considered lucky not to die in the hands of Helast's black robe. After comforting himself, Henry lay down in the hammock and fell asleep.

Facing the sea breeze at night, the Gray Parrot quietly bypassed the patrol boat in the sea outside Waterdeep City under the cover of night. It was not until the middle of the night that the ship entered the deep sea. Seeing that everything was safe, the captain and sailors were also relieved. After leaving everything to the experienced first mate, the captain dragged his exhausted body back to his room and began to sleep. Another mind flayer tonight, and another patrol boat, were putting his nerves on edge.

The voyage for the next ten days went very smoothly, and the sailors were also very honest. They were afraid of the mighty power of Henry and his party, so they didn't dare to harass the two women in any way. Henry stood on the deck and felt that the speed of the ship was getting slower and slower. After a while, the sailors began to climb up the mast along the ropes and rolled up the sails. He asked the first mate who was directing the sailors suspiciously: "Why stop the ship, is there any danger ahead?"

The first mate smiled and explained: "There is still a short voyage ahead to the Angome Islands. We are a smuggling ship, and we need to send a small boat to contact the local Thieves Union. Otherwise, we will definitely be seized if we drive over like this, especially our goods are still slaves."

Henry nodded. "In this case, let's go ashore with the boat. I don't want to wait until it gets dark."

The captain came over after hearing the conversation between the two. "No, according to the rules of carrying passengers on smuggling ships, you have to wait until the transaction is over before you can go ashore."

"Why, can't we disembark when we arrive at the place?" The half-orc warrior who hadn't turned the corner frowned and asked.

Debra sighed. "They are afraid that if we go ashore early, the news will leak out. Many thieves' unions and smugglers have similar rules."

Considering that Robert bought the slave, Henry agreed to the captain's request. "Since it's a rule, let's leave after the transaction is over. Can you complete the transaction tonight?"

"Thank you for your understanding. After all, we are in a dangerous business. If we are not careful, we may have been arrested. I will send someone to negotiate with the local trade union and ask them to send someone to pick up the goods as soon as possible. If there is no accident, the transaction will be completed tonight." The captain said after saluting.

It didn't take long for the ship to stop completely and drop anchor, a small boat was lowered, and the two sailors and the first mate rowed vigorously towards the direction of Blue Winter City. Debra went back to the cabin and continued to study the notes of the mad mage, Vaughan lay down on the deck bored and fell asleep, and Delina curiously climbed up the mast to tease the seabirds that landed on it. Henry now really wants to use the flying technique to go back to his home directly. Although he has not been away for a long time this time, he is still very tired from the tense nerves for a long time.

In the evening, the first mate came back with two sailors. As soon as he got on the deck, he took out a piece of parchment and said to the captain: "They said that the deal will be done tonight, and the place is on the small island in the north. There is a natural deep harbor where we can stop our ship."

The captain opened the chart and looked at it. "This small island is about an hour's voyage away from us. Let the sailors act now. Let's drive the boat there first." After speaking, he turned his head and said to Henry: "After the transaction is completed tonight, I will leave you a small boat, and the Gray Parrot will return directly."

Henry waved his hand. "No need, we have our own way to go back. If it weren't for the fear of affecting your transaction, I would have used magic to fly away."

The captain smiled apologetically. "I'm really sorry, if you need anything in the future, you can come directly to Skull Harbor to find me. Whether it's precious magic materials or rare ore metals, we can get them. Of course, it's okay if you need special slaves." After speaking, he began to direct the boat to the small island on the sea chart, and sailed into the harbor before it got dark.

Henry looked at the small island and sighed, it is really a good place for smugglers to trade, especially the towering peaks on both sides, which almost blocked all detection in the direction of Bruwent City.

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