8. Intelligence
On the dilapidated table, there were five yellowed scrolls.
Reels of information.
First-Order Magic Scroll.
The so-called magic scroll is a kind of magic prop formed by magicians by using magic potions to import their own magic power and magic models into the blank magic scroll. According to the classification of levels, it is roughly the same as the classification of magic levels.
The magic scrolls below the third order are made of sheepskin that has been treated with a special process as the main material.
Su Yan spread out a magic scroll in his hand, and then whispered silently: "Information, reveal the secret." ”
Soon, the magic scroll that was spread out by Su Yan began to emit a burst of faint blue brilliance, and blue flames began to burn from the corners of the scroll.
The flame has no temperature and is not hot.
But the parchment scroll was consumed by the flames very quickly.
Almost as soon as the flame was ignited, the entire scroll was burned to the bits of it.
However, the subtle thing is that no matter how the flame burns next, the only remaining pieces of paper the size of fingernails are not completely burned.
Su Yan knew that this was the only remaining core of the information scroll.
Unlike the average magic scroll, the information scroll is a very special type of magic scroll.
Almost all magic scrolls, once unfolded, have an immediate effect: both offensive and defensive. And this process is not like a magician who casts a spell, which can be reversed or aborted. The activation process of the magic scroll is irreversible and aborted, and once the magic scroll is unfolded, the effect will inevitably be activated - even if it is only opened a little, it will be counted as "casting".
Therefore, magic scrolls are regarded as a sensitive and dangerous magic prop.
The only exception is the information scroll.
When the Info Scroll is expanded, it is also treated as if the Scroll effect is activated. However, on the other hand, when it is burned to the last bit of "core", it requires the caster to intervene in the form of physical contact, and say the pre-determined secret words for the final solution. If you can't say the secret language accurately, or if you can't say the secret language for a certain period of time, the final core of the information scroll will explode.
The explosion is not very powerful, but the secrets stored in the core will be destroyed.
Su Yan didn't hesitate, he stretched out a hand and gently tapped it on the small piece of shredded paper that was left after being burned and swallowed by the blue flames: "Only the shadow knows the truth." ”
The last remaining piece of paper was completely engulfed by the blue flames after Su Yan uttered the secret words.
But at the same time, a subtle fluctuation of spiritual power flowed into his body along Su Yan's fingers, and then generated a relevant message in his mind.
Not only could he hear the emotionless and straightforward tone of the owner of the voice, but even the environment in which the news was recorded at that time could be vaguely felt.
"In the Old North, in the underground prison of Viscount Wedel's mansion, a forest spirit is imprisoned. His identity does not seem to be simple, and our personnel have tried to get close to each other many times, but they have not been able to gain their trust. The only information that can be heard is that the elf has been captured by Viscount Wedel. The last time we saw each other, it was two years ago, when the elf was already dying. ”
Su Yan's eyes revealed a bit of indescribable fluctuations.
Before, because the salesman of the Thieves' Guild was there, he didn't dare to reveal anything. But now that there are no outsiders, Su Yan's expression is a little excited.
"Am I not the only one in this world?"
Su Yan muttered softly.
Info Scroll, this magic scroll was artificially designed by players after the second expansion of Eternity was released. Its birth has brought earth-shaking changes to the game - the theft of intelligence information is no longer just as simple as inserting undercover agents into rival guilds, and even players in the game have developed the habit of communicating important information only through information scrolls.
And in this world, this place that is obviously a different world, there is also such a thing as an information scroll, and whether it is the effect of unfolding from the scroll, or the activation method of the secret language, or even the way of reading the information later, etc., it is exactly the same as the information scroll in "Eternity", which is no wonder Su Yan will associate it with other aspects.
Su Yan glanced at Anna, who was sleeping soundly, again.
I don't know why, every time I see Anna's appearance, he feels a sense of peace and tranquility in his heart, as if the softest part of his heart has been touched.
"Whew." Su Yan exhaled softly, "No matter what, at least I can really explore this world after Anna and her mother converge." ”
Then, Su Yan unfolded the remaining four information scrolls one by one.
Four pieces of information, in turn, were presented in his mind.
These five pieces of news are different from the lace anecdotes told by the "salesman" to Su Yan before, and they are all detailed news that have been confirmed and confirmed. •
Two pieces of news about the forest elves, in addition to one is that there is a forest elf imprisoned in the dungeon of Viscount Wedel in the old north, and the other is that there is a forest elf gathering place in the east called the Council of Elders, but this gathering place is obviously protected by a magical barrier, and outsiders cannot find its location at all.
After combining these two pieces of information, Su Yan knew what the reason for those thieves guild people wanted to get close to the forest elf in Viscount Wedel's dungeon.
It was nothing more than trying to find a way to enter the gathering place of the Elders' Council in the East through this forest elf.
As for the other three pieces of news about the elves, two are to confirm that there are signs of elven activity in the north now, but the information time is a year ago, and it is impossible to determine whether these elves are still appearing in those two places now.
Su Yan found through the comparison of the memories remaining in his mind that these two pieces of news were actually related to him. Or rather, it has something to do with Anna and the predecessor of her own body - these two traces of elf activity are actually the tracks of those elves when Anna was sent to the gray sand realm.
As for the last message, it was half a year ago.
Half a year ago, the corpse of an elven woman was found in the Guta Fortress, who was brutally injured by extremely vicious means. This matter attracted the attention of the Council of Elders, after which more than a dozen elves entered the fortress of the Ancient Tower, and it was rumored that the Council of Elders had locked the identity of the murderer, and the other party seemed to be a noble heir. And then as a result, it is conceivable that the nobles refused to hand over the "prisoners" who were "wronged by the elves", so the two sides caused a conflict of no small scale.
In the end, thanks to the intervention of the Duke of Guta, the conflict ended in a hurry.
The final way to deal with the incident, because of the influence of the Duke of Guta, the thieves' guild did not dare to continue to probe in depth to avoid causing some trouble. So that's the end of this piece of information, which is worth one gold coin.
Su Yan skimmed.
He spent eight gold coins, but the information he received in exchange naturally did not satisfy him. In other words, he should have known that this information was so cheap, it must have been either outdated information or very watery information.
At this moment, Su Yan had already determined that the information that the salesman of the Thieves Guild on the other side really wanted to sell should be the two pieces of information he finally said: information about the current investigation of the Grey Sand Collar worth a hundred gold coins, and five hundred gold coins worth about Prince Ahrens' views and plans on the Grey Sand Collar incident.
No one knows the information of the former better than Su Yan.
And the latter, Su Yan has even given up the title at the moment, does he still need to care about the prince's views and ideas?
Tapping lightly on the table, Su Yan finally glanced at Anna again, and then sighed: "If you are lucky, I still have a daughter to take care of." ”
If it weren't for the fact that Anna was by his side, it was really unsafe to leave her alone in this hotel, Su Yan didn't plan to let go of the thieves' union who dared to trick him.
……
No matter what Su Yan thought, the member of the Thieves' Guild who had finished selling his business came to the secret stronghold of the Thieves' Guild in Northern Winter City soon after leaving the hotel.
"How?" When a middle-aged man saw the man return, he asked.
"Boss, that guy is very sophisticated, not like a newcomer." The member of the Thieves' Guild, who had just finished meeting Su Yan, opened his mouth and replied.
"Nonsense." The middle-aged man had a scar on his face, and he snorted lightly at this time, and the whole person also looked hideous and terrifying, "That guy is at least a master, and he is still a hero candidate." Will such a person be a novice? Hmph, it's a miracle that you came back alive. ”
This member of the Thieves' Guild was robbed of his own leader like this, and he was immediately speechless, and even a little afraid.
"Tell me all the details."
The man who was considered by Su Yan to be a salesman quickly talked about himself from the moment he entered the hotel, until Su Yan rejected his last two pieces of information.
"People with a strong sense of purpose are strong-willed and will not be easily shaken." The middle-aged man rubbed his chin and pondered for a moment before speaking, "And it is indeed an experienced veteran." Whether it's from his performance at the bar tonight or the response you come to the door afterward...... It's a dangerous character. ”
"Dangerous?" The young salesman was a little puzzled.
"Don't ask so much, that's not something you should know." The middle-aged man said in a deep voice, "Write down the basic information of this person, and then pass it on to the general meeting." Black hair like him is rare in the Kingdom of Tria, and it is unlikely that someone with that breath is an unknown figure. …… By the way, you can arrange a few more people to inquire about the adventure union and the mercenary guild to see if there is any relevant news. ”
"I see." The young man scratched his head.
"That's right." Seeing the young man turn to leave, the middle-aged man shouted again.
"What's wrong, boss?"
"When you go to investigate intelligence, don't let the other party find out." The middle-aged man's brows furrowed, "We can be regarded as a trick for each other tonight, maybe the other party won't worry too much about us little people, but if we continue to dangle in front of him without fear of death, I'm afraid it will be easy to have problems." …… Also, remember to ask by the way to see who has been at odds with those pointy-eared immortals lately. ”
"Okay." Although the young man was a little unimpressed by the cautious attitude of the middle-aged man, he still nodded, indicating that he would do what the other party instructed.