Without moving, Lance took out a red crystal pendant and shook it in front of the lizardmen.

The latter's face immediately changed, revealing a respectful look: "This is Lord Marlowe's token? Who are you Lord Marlowe?"

"Friends. Lance said briefly, "Master Marlow once said that I can ask you for some help if you need it. ”

"That's fine. The lizardman said quickly, "Come in first, I'll go find Lord Van Dane." ”

With that, he opened the side door and let Lance and Bonnie in.

......

Half an hour later, in a dilapidated wooden house two blocks away from Windmill Alley.

"I'm sorry that I can only offer you a house like this. ”

A tall lizardman turned and slowly closed the rusty red iron door.

He handed Lance a bunch of keys to him, "But this is the only place in all of River-Lake that doesn't belong to our lizardmen—and the actual control is under mine. ”

Lance took the key, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

The lizardman named Van Daner was much taller than the average lizardman, and like Marlowe, he was a lizardman witch doctor.

It's just that Marlowe is a third-level spellcaster, while Van Daner is only second-level, and his magic level is on par with Lance.

As soon as the two sides met, they had a certain amount of speculation about their respective strengths, which is probably why Van Daner is extremely enthusiastic about Lance.

But to Lance's surprise, this guy was quite enthusiastic about himself, but he arranged such a house for himself. It's too ......

"Let's go inside and talk. ”

Van Daner lowered his head and went up the stairs.

Lance and Bonnie followed.

Compared with the messy environment on the first floor, the second floor is much more open and clean. All kinds of furniture are available, although it is a little old, but it is very clean.

Van Daner explained: "You and your maid will live in this house and will be very safe. ”

"Maybe you don't know very well, Hehu Town is not a place of stable order, when the laws of day and night are reversed, every qiē will show its original form. ”

With that, he sat down on the sofa in the living room. Poured myself a glass of wine.

Judging by his gestures. This lizardman is very good at enjoying life.

He squinted his eyes and said, "If you're interested, I can introduce you to River and Lake Town." ”

"But I don't have much time myself, an hour at most. Recent...... It's not too peaceful!"

Lance nodded slightly, and sat down as well: "Then thank you Mr. Van Dane." ”

......

River Lake Town. This magnificent city stands proudly beside the Bain River. It's a very chaotic place in nature.

The three major forces carved up the place. But war still pervades every night – yes, night, not day.

In the underworld where there is no light of day. Originally, there was no such thing as night and day.

But in the town of River and Lake, the obelisk and the large clock on it distinguish night from day.

When the only pointer points to the white area, it is daytime, and when the pointer points to the black area, it is night.

The day in River-Lake is full of order, and the night is ...... It's a paradise for killing!

"I don't know when the rules were handed down, but in Hehu Town, there are two rules. Van Daner explained in a low voice, "You are our lizardmen's honored guest, so I will not hide it from you. You may be surprised, but it's the truth itself, so don't doubt our sincerity. ”

"I understand. Lance gave a look of sincerity.

"That's good. Van Daner continued: "These two laws are the law of the sun and the law of the night!"

As the name suggests, there are two kinds of laws, day and night, corresponding to two kinds of moments, day and night. Both laws are based entirely on the big clock. Everyone in this city must abide by these two laws. ”

"During the day, the law of the sun must be observed-that is the absolute order! No one can do anything in Hehu Town, and once anyone violates it, they will be strangled by the three major forces! This is the iron law that has stood in Hehu Town for thousands of years! And at night, it is the law of chaos of the night -- most of the land in Hehu Town has become a place where it can be killed legally. The various hostile forces tend to guard against each other at this time, and it is not uncommon for some small forces to be strangled overnight. ”

"In this regard, the three major forces in Riverlake - the Black Elves, the Grey Dwarves, and the Holts - remain completely neutral. In fact, even the people of the three major forces, under the law of the night, there will be some friction. It's just that under the orders of their superiors, they will be more restrained. ”

"So, you see that Hehu Town is so peaceful now, but it's daytime, and when the law of the sun is enforced, no one dares to do it. ”

Van Dane's explanation also made Lance and Bonnie understand the role of the big clock.

It's no wonder that the underground city, which is known for its chaos, is so bereological, it turns out that this strange law is at work.

"Waiting for the hour hand to deviate from the white area and point to pitch black is when all the bloodshed and vendetta begins. At that time, except for a small number of pure lands, there is a possibility that a fight will break out in every inch and corner of Hehu Town! But don't worry, this room is very safe. ”

"We, the lizardmen, are the fourth largest force in River and Lake Town, and compared to the other three forces, we are too far behind. After all, the city has been controlled by them for too long, and if they want to continue to rise, they will violate the interests of some people. And this period is actually very sensitive. ”

Van Daner said with some concern: "That's why I didn't put the two of us on our turf. Because I don't know what will happen when night falls. ”

Lance heard what he seemed to mean, and asked, "Has anything happened lately?"

Van Daner glanced at Lance, hesitated, and finally came out of the tray.

This is not a trust in Marlowe's token, but a coveting of Lance's strength. However, the lizardman was impeccable, he told the ins and outs of the matter very sincerely, and he also told Lance his thoughts very bluntly, which greatly increased Lance's favor with him.

At least this lizardman wasn't as hypocritical as the people he met.

......

It turned out that in the east, not far from Hehu Town, there was a small black lake. There is an island in the middle of the lake, and a tall tower stands on it.

This building, known as the "Black Tower" by the residents of River Lake Town, symbolizes the highest authority in River Lake Town.

The Black Tower Committee consists of a total of twelve members, each of whom is from the three major forces. Among them have always been four gray dwarves, four black elves, and four holts.

The rest of the forces can't intervene at all.

The fate of River Lake Town is basically decided by the powerhouses in the Black Tower.

"Every councillor probably has the power of a second-level spellcaster. Even the gray dwarves who have no talent for witchcraft can use the power of the gifted runestones to produce some powerful spellcasters. ”

Van Daner calmly analyzed: "The high-end power of Riverlake Town is almost the second-level high-level spellcaster, and the third-level spellcaster has basically left this land, according to my speculation, it is because there is a magical power in this land that will resist the high-level spellcaster - this should have something to do with a nearby dark secret realm." Anyway, in River Lake Town, the second-level spellcasters are the most powerful group of people. ”

"Dark Secret Realm?" Lance's heart moved, could it be the secret realm of that Dark Fabrication Master William? This secret realm is so powerful that it can also suppress the high-level spellcasters in the nearby area?

However, he didn't rashly ask, the dark secret realm was too involved, and whether this lizardman was reliable or not was a matter of two words.

"In fact, the strength of those parliamentarians is about the same as ours, and the three major forces have been able to occupy twelve positions for so many years, relying on airtight management and arrangement. Recently, however, there seems to have been a lot of friction between the three major forces over something - one of them, a member of the Black Tower, who originally belonged to the Holts side, has died!"

There was a hint of frenzy in Van Daner's eyes: "This is an opportunity!"

"There's a vacancy for the Black Tower?" Lance immediately understood the lizardmen's ambitions.

Van Daner nodded: "Yes." Now in the Black Tower, there are only eleven councillors - but this is not the point, the point is that because of that matter, the three major forces are very deadlocked. Especially between the Black Elves and the Holts. Two of the Black Elves' clan councillors have contacted me and said that they will secretly support me in the council, and the gray dwarves are dispensable, and our lizardmen's only opponents are the Holts! But I don't think you mind that, do you?"

Lance nodded slightly. He wasn't a Holt in the first place, not to mention that even fellow citizens of the underground race were very affectionate to each other, and it was strange that he valued these things too much.

Van Daner smiled with satisfaction: "And even among the Holts, there are all kinds of different voices. There seems to be a traitor within them, and they are split into several pieces as a result. Although they generally support their own people's ascension, the specific list has not yet been decided. ”

"I checked, and my biggest opponent is a second-level wizard of 'Jonah'. He has a certain reputation among the Holts and is my fierce rival. ”

"I had previously made a noise that I wanted to fight for the vacated seat of the councilor. With the support and approval of the dark elves, Jonah must have received the news. For the Holts, this position is what they have always occupied, and if they want to give it up, I am afraid they are not very willing. ”

Lance narrowed his eyes: "So ...... tonight?" (to be continued......