"You are very wise indeed. The lizardmen complimented nakedly, "I guess there will be a considerable number of Holts attacking our lizardmen's territory tonight!"

"And the wizard of Jonah must have been the leader of the group! But I'm sure this part of the Holts would not be more than one-fifth of their own force at most—probably the largest number that Jonah could dispatch and borrow. After all, the rest of the Holts may not support Jonah. ”

"Can you make sure the Black Elves and Grey Dwarves don't make a move?"

Lance ignored Van Dane's sycophants and asked bluntly.

Van Daner smiled, "The gray dwarves have never had much interest in this kind of thing. They were working on that very important thing, and they showed more enthusiasm for that matter than the other two powers—of course, that's understandable, after all......"

Speaking of this, he stopped, obviously there are some things that are not easy to reveal casually.

It stands to reason that he is honest enough with Lance to analyze all the current situation in River-Lake Town, and Lance only needs to make a choice.

Lance smiled slightly, but he had a number in his heart.

"The thing that the lizardman said recently that has strained the relationship between the three major forces should be the opening of the dark secret realm. And this notebook should be the top priority. At present, within the scope of River Lake Town, only Jenfoni knows that the notebook is in my hand, but it's a pity that she was allowed to run away, otherwise things will be airtight. I'm in a pretty delicate situation right now, if Jeffany doesn't care about it and makes it public. I'm afraid that the spearhead of the three major forces will be pointed at me, and the lizardmen will not dare to help me at that time. ”

He thought quietly in his mind, "The lizardmen are not satisfied with their current territory, and their attention is focused on the position of that councilor, not the dangerous dark realm, and rightly so. Because it is easiest to take advantage of the distractions of the three major forces to ascend to power. However, Van Dane's calculations are too good, and he wants me to help him and destroy the Holts who are the most threatening to him. With the support of the Black Elves, he almost secured his position as a councilor. ”

"Coupled with the fact that I am now showing the identity of the Holts, there will definitely be suspicion and division among the Holts in River and Lake Town. At a time of change. They lizardfolk will be able to reap the maximum benefits. ”

Originally, Lance didn't seem to be involved in these things at all. But the lizardman was also honest, explaining everything to Lance and letting Lance choose.

This won Lance's favor. It also made him think about the pros and cons of things - good feelings can't be eaten. If there is not enough interest. Why would Lance risk helping him against his "countrymen"?

The lizardman looked at Lance silently, and was not in a hurry, but just poured another glass of wine. Drink to yourself.

He looked up at the window, and from this angle, he could clearly see the huge clock.

The hour hand moves slowly, and after a maximum of three hours, the law of night will begin. That's why he just said that he doesn't have much time.

Once in the Law of the Night, the Holts will definitely do it, and it's almost a sure thing.

The rules of River-Lake are simple and brutal, but it is precisely because of these laws that the city has thrived and has been able to stand by the monster-infested Bain River for so many years.

Lance glanced at Bonnie, who immediately obediently retreated to another room.

Van Den's eyes lit up, and he thought that Lance had opened the maid in order to discuss more important matters with him.

Who knew that Lance just said lightly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Van Daner, I'm not interested in the power struggle in River-Lake Town. When Mr. Marlowe gave me this token, he didn't tell me that I would be involved in such a thing. ”

Van Dantton's face froze, and then he smiled bitterly and said, "Don't get me wrong, I have always had great respect for Mr. Marlowe. I didn't mean to force you. If you're not willing to help us, I won't talk about it again. ”

"And the cottage you live in now is the safest place to be. While there is a chance of a fight in the next room by the time the Law of the Night begins, as long as you don't step out of this room, you'll be safe. ”

Lance asked with interest, "Oh, what's going on, what's going on in this room?"

Van Daner explains: "This is the former home of a master of pharmacy. The master of pharmacy left River-Lake three years ago, and because he had a good relationship with me, he handed over the house to me for safekeeping. This master of pharmacy has a very high prestige in River-Lake Town, and even the Twelve Councillors are very respectful to her, so her house is the safest place in the entire River-Lake Town, and no one dares to disrespect the master. ”

Lance nodded, finally understanding why Van Daner was repeatedly emphasizing the room.

He pondered for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Actually, it's not impossible for me to help you. ”

The lizardman was overjoyed: "What kind of payment do you need? As long as we lizardmen can get it, we will not be stingy! Really, I believe you can feel my sincerity." ”

"Tickets!" said Lance, succinctly.

When Van Daner heard this, his brows furrowed, which was completely different from his previous sworn attitude.

"And it's two. Lance added, "You know, I have two of them. ”

The lizardman's face was even more ugly.

He hesitated and asked, "Could it be that you are talking about the ticket to [Great Rift]?"

Lance said calmly: "Except for the special boat that needs to be taken to that kind of place, I don't seem to need the help of you lizardmen in the rest of the places." ”

Fan Daner said with some embarrassment: "I'm sorry, I just opened a little bit of the sea." ”

"For the rest of the things, I can really do my best. But in the case of a ferry ticket...... I really can't help it. ”

Lance couldn't help frowning slightly: "Aren't you lizardmen the fourth largest force in River Lake Town?

Van Daner smiled wryly and said, "It's as simple as you say. It is well known that the Bain River is an important hub that runs through the Crealand Underworld and the World of the Dead. And [Great Rift] is a transit station between the two worlds, where the underground races are much stronger than River and Lake Town, and the chaos there is more than ten times that of River and Lake Town!"

"The [Giant Whale] witchcraft ship from Hehu Town to the Great Rift only comes and goes four times a year, and the next time it passes through Hehu Town, it will probably be about two months. However, the Giant Whale only gave us 30 tickets for River and Lake Town! Although we lizardmen are the fourth largest force, we really can't get any of these 30 tickets!"

Lance said without moving, "You mean." Those thirty tickets. So why should I help you lizardmen? I might as well go straight to the Holts, they're still my kind. ”

Van Daner said: "It's not possible. The ten tickets of the Holts have already been booked. Now you want to get a ticket, unless you can make a great contribution to them - this great contribution. Definitely more difficult than helping Jonah's side eradicate our lizardmen. ”

"Let's be honest. You want to get a ticket. It's all very difficult, not to mention two. ”

The lizardman scratched his head, looking very embarrassed.

The surface of Reims sank like water. But I was a little surprised in my heart. Amman's notes do not mention how he obtained the ticket.

[Killed a few black elves and got a ticket to the Great Rift, there seems to be a mysterious repulsion near River Lake Town that is suppressing my power, I don't like this place very much, so let's leave quickly.] -- That's what he said.

Rans had thought that it would not be particularly difficult to get a ticket to the Great Fissure. But now listening to Van Dane's explanation, I suddenly realized what the "several" black elves in Amman's notes meant......

"Teacher, I'm afraid he didn't know how many black elves he had killed to get the ferry ticket, right?"

Lance smiled bitterly.

......

"If you really want to get a ticket, there's a way to do it. Van Daner said a little hesitantly: "The topic is back to the beginning, which is to help me get into the position of a councilor." ”

"Once I became a councillor, I was qualified to ask for a reallocation of ticket resources. I can get at least three tickets, and when the time comes, I promise that two of them will be yours. ”

It may sound like a bit of a rhetoric, but I'm not very willing to make such unconvincing promises, which makes me seem a little mean...... Why don't you change the conditions? ”

Lance shrugged: "Since the ticket is so difficult to get, I won't embarrass you." The Holts are coming, and you're so busy, so let's go back and set it up first. ”

Van Daner couldn't help but be a little disappointed when he heard what Lance meant to send off the guest.

However, he still smiled reluctantly, got up and said to Lance, "I'm sorry to disturb you for so long, I hope you can understand my distress." I have absolutely a lot of respect for Mr. Marlowe, and I have a lot of respect for you. I'm leaving. ”

With that, the lizardman strode out of the hut.

After a while, Bonnie came over from the next room:

"Young master, I've checked, there are no magical facilities in this room, it's a very pure abode. However, there is an enchantment on the stairs on the third floor, and we can only live on the second floor. ”

Lance nodded slightly.

A ticket to the Great Fissure, he was bound to get. Because this is the only way to get to the Black Gold Castle through the Guò Underworld.

On a simple map of Amman, enter the underground world from the Spider Monastery, arrive at River and Lake Town, take the Whale to the Great Rift, then walk alone through the Banshee Jungle, and finally climb through the dark passages under the Great Snow Mountain to the surface, and you can reach the Black Gold Castle.

And taking the whale to the Great Rift is the most critical and dangerous step. Without this step, he would not have been able to get to Blackgold Castle.

Thinking of this, Lance couldn't help but secretly make a decision in his heart. (To be continued......)

PS: Thank you for the monthly votes cast by book friends! Today's three more returns! This is the first update......! Is it because my own brain replenishment ability is too strong or is the Lord of the Rings series too impressive?