Although Archmage (now "Lich Archmage") Alexander said not to move the contents of the Tri-Peaks. But in any case, the entire Waterdeep City knew that Siegel had circled the entire New World, came to Waterdeep City with the army, passed through the layers of barriers, and entered the Mage Federation, and no one would think that he had returned empty-handed.

So after thinking about it for a while, Siegel still started a search at the Tri-Peak Tower. The Lion King's advice was only because he was stingy and didn't want the things of the Mage Federation to fall into the hands of anyone else—Siegel thought.

The Tower of Power is where the god of lights is in charge, which is the magic item shop of the past. It is the strongest spell protection barrier of the three magic towers, which has been preserved by the onslaught of elemental surges. However, this does not mean that the magic items inside will have the same result.

All the scrolls were burned, and the staff of the spell followed. They melt in a high concentration of elemental energy and have no salvage meaning. Magic weapons and armor are good, but they're too big. According to the guidance of the Vision, Siegel selected the strongest pieces of Spiritual Light and tried his best to stuff them into the space bag, preparing to reward the generals with outstanding achievements as rewards.

The most valuable of all magic equipment is actually the magic ring, which is small and powerful. Siegel unravels the remaining protective spells in the storage room and finds ten rings that are still intact. Through the detection of magic, he can only know that these magic rings have a strong aura, but the specific function and usage can only be known using the identification of objects.

The worst thing is that they are actually staffs, which can be used to cast spells just like spell staffs, so they are also affected by the elemental surge. All staffs were damaged. There is no way to get it back to the way it was. However, it is also possible to recycle magic materials.

Siegel took some of the small oddities. Especially the various space bags, he didn't have one left, he took six of them, and then went straight to the area of alchemy and spell materials. It was only then that he had a feeling of enjoying victory.

It wasn't until he had filled the six space bags that Siegel noticed Alexander standing behind him, looking at him with a "dead face". The Lich Archmage said in a deep voice, emotionless, "Have you had enough?"

"Almost. Siegel looked at him. Then he changed his tune and said, "Enough, the cost is recovered." ”

Siegel was then driven out of the Tri-Peaks Tower by Alexander's teleportation.

Now Siegel can be sure that Alexander is indeed a stingy person.

Leaving the Mage Federation and the Knox Guild behind for a while, Siegel felt relieved. Inhaling the crisp morning air and feeling the tranquility of his surroundings, he walked slowly, as if he were walking in his own garden.

The soldiers of the Heim Collar were on the alert, which made the surrounding people focused on rebuilding their homes very nervous. Originally, there were some people who came to rummage around the neighborhood yesterday, but today they can't see any of them. The neighbors next to them couldn't move away for a while, and they looked up at the soldiers from time to time while they were working. Seems to be terrified of their swords and crossbows.

But across the street, the situation is very different: as soon as the soldiers of Heim are not visible, the residents rebuild their homes from the rubble with optimistic smiles. Sometimes there can be a pleasant singing voice between the ruins. There will also be children playing and playing.

As a city that had just come out of war, such a reaction was odd, but fortunately, the soldiers of Heim Commander did not appear in the same situation. Siegel reckons that this may be the power of the Knox Commons' spells, remnants of the city under the elemental surge of the elves. Residents with no magical resistance were tricked, and then their emotions began to become eccentric. But this is all speculation, and not all psychic spells are the products of the Knox Society, right?

Maybe go to the dock and see if the new ships there will have the same problem. Thinking of this, Siegel left Manna in charge of the camp affairs, and took eight guards to the dock area.

There were more than a dozen ships moored in the harbor, but Siegel could tell at a glance that they were nothing more than empty ships. They sway on the surface of the sea like drunkards, and no one wants to take care of them. Seaweed and shellfish have climbed up near the waterline, which only shows that the captains of these ships are negligent and the sailors are lazy.

Only two tall three-masted merchant ships were busy, unloading large and small boxes with winches and cranes. A large number of handymen had gathered at the berth, shouting loudly, hoping that the owner would hire them to do the work of porterage.

Siegel stopped a young man passing by and asked him about the two boats.

"My lord, this is the merchant ship of the Leslie family, they have brought grain, cattle and sheep from Molten Iron Town, and sold them to everyone in a way that is limited to purchase at a low price, which is really kind-hearted. The young man appeared to be polite and apparently educated, but for some reason he was dressed in tattered clothes and his body was not clean.

"Isn't there a fleet of other families?" Siegel asked.

"My lord, I don't know about that. It is said that at the beginning of the war, many ships ran out, but most of them were sunk by the elves. According to some who escaped, the elven mage floated in the air and set off huge waves that capsized the ship. Many families' fleets sank into the sea, and only a lucky few escaped. However, at the moment, only a few ships of the Leslie family have returned from the Old Continent, and the others have not been heard from yet. ”

Elves can hide an army of war trees in the Misty Swamp, but they can't conjure up warships in an instant. They can only use mages to carry out coastal defense, and this situation will certainly not last long. When the elves leave Waterdeep, the sea routes will become clearer and the shipping will increase. However, before the elves are completely defeated, Waterdeep will have a hard time.

"And you know what happened to the Masked Lords?" Siegel asked.

"All of them have been killed by the steppe barbarians, right?" replied, "the rich areas have been ransacked, and the masked lords are nowhere to be found. It is now the new Autonomous Assembly that governs the city, much better than it used to be. ”

"What an optimistic person. Siegel sighed, then asked, "Where can I find the head of the Leslie family?"

"I can take you. The man glanced at the bustling docks looking for work, and then said to Siegel, "But I hope that my lord will give me some reward for my good service." ”

A few silver coins were enough for him to take Siegel to the Leslie family's residence. It is a beautiful and exquisite three-storey building. There were no courtyards, no fountains, no fences and fences. Only a red wooden door separates the inside and outside.

Pull the brass bell next to the door. After the crisp ringing, a female voice came from inside: "Wait a minute, let's open the door." ”

After opening the door, Siegel realized that it was still someone he had seen.

"Lady Dinah Leslie?" the mage found the name from his memory. "The Leslie family's ship on the docks was yours?"

"Mr. Baron Siegel!" Dina blinked, her brow furrowed slightly, and then moved out of the door: "Lord Lord, please come in, I'll call my sir." ”

The room is not big. The décor is very plain, like a small merchant's house. There are no gold-plated and silver-plated vessels, and there are no priceless crafts. The walls are adorned with only a few portraits, with large portraits of Dennis and his wife and children in the most prominent position.

A man who owns two three-masted merchant ships shouldn't have that little wealth, and it seems that the Leslies, who know how to keep a low profile, protect themselves.

The brown-haired Dennis walked briskly down from the second floor and reached out to Siegel from a distance. He wears a pale yellow shirt and blue straight trousers, looking smart and confident. Behind him were two men dressed as bodyguards, with only the simplest inlaid leather armor and long swords. However, Siegel has seen them in full-body armor against trolls, and he will not be mistaken.

Dennis's hand warmly squeezed the mage's outstretched hand: "It's a surprise to see you again. I haven't thanked you for saving my life last time, but this time I finally have a chance. He turned to his wife and said, "My dear." Bring out the good wine, and I will entertain the guests. ”

"The war has just ended. Keep it simple. Siegel said, "Why don't you taste what I brought?"

"What's the excuse then?" Dennis rejected.

"Don't be polite to me, I'm coming in from outside the city, with plenty of supplies. It's you, you've been trapped in the city for a long time, haven't you?"

"yes, it's been months. If it weren't for the fact that there was a cellar at home to store food, I am afraid I would not have been able to hold on. Dennis replied.

Siegel nodded. Unlike the residents of Waterdeep outside, the family doesn't see anything unusual right now. Their conversation, attitude, and all their performance were completely unaffected. And it seems that the abode has not been harmed in any way, neither the elves, nor the mages, nor the Jackdaw tribe, nor the chaotic city bandits have come to disturb the family.

Could it be the masked lord's hidden power? He took fresh ingredients from the space bag and handed them to Dinah, including vegetables, fruits, yak meat, and a packet of salt.

"My wife is very good at craft. Dennis thanked him and led Siegel to the living room. "Hasn't Lord Lord been in the south all the time, how did you come to Waterdeep City at this time?"

"I entered the city yesterday with a cavalry contingent of a thousand people. Siegel watched Dennis's expression as he spoke, and carefully felt the magic fluctuations around him. "I'm here to take advantage. ”

Dennis froze for a moment, then laughed. "You're such a real person. He poured Siegel a full glass of red wine and said, "Actually, I heard about it yesterday from my colleagues in the New Council. Lord Lord, the army in your hands is currently a decisive force in Waterdeep. ”

"So, you're also a member of the new council?"

"Yes. I got this seat with four boatloads of grain at a low price, and I don't know what I can do for you?"

"Are you ready to give up your identity as a masked lord?" Siegel asked suddenly.

Dennis's face was as usual, and he couldn't see any change at all. Without surprise, panic or concealment, he said, "The Masked Lord has become history when Waterdeep fell, and the new council needs fresh blood, and it also needs experienced people to join, doesn't it?"

"As long as Waterdeep can prosper peacefully. Siegel said.

In addition to Dennis Leslie, there are several other masked lords who have become members of the new authorities. It is said that the masked lords do not necessarily know each other's identities, but only rely on the power of magic masks to distinguish each other. Now that it is no longer possible for the Federation to create new masks, the Council of the Masked Lords cannot survive.

The hostess brought biscuits, brought a glass of red wine, placed it on the coffee table between the two, and withdrew. Dennis waved his hand, and his bodyguard left after saluting. Siegel also kept Heim's guards away for a while, so that he could hear what he had to say.

With a serious expression, Dennis leaned closer to Siegel and said in a low voice, "The Waterdeep Council is going to elect a Speaker, can you support me?" )