How come this arcanist is invincible?

Chapter 103 Underground Duel

Kane wasn't surprised to see the shock on Sophia's face.

The Susas Elven Court was founded by the High Elves, and its members include not only Wood Elves but also Moon Elves and other races.

But tracing back to their origins, all elves, including high elves, wood elves, and drow elves, come from the same ancestor, branching out only due to changes in their living environment.

A thousand years ago, the magic net collapsed, and the drow elves, at Lolth's call, launched a massive attack on the surface, brutally massacring their fellow elves.

The high elves, responding to the oracle's call, resolutely fought back, joining the other five kingdoms in a counterattack against the Underdark and participating in the massacre of the entire drow race, thus avenging their grievances.

But since the gods went into hiding, there has been no real hatred between the two races.

In contrast, humanity rapidly grew in number after the war thanks to its high birth rate, and the conflict between surface elves and drow gradually became a secondary conflict.

At that time, the Drow also took the initiative to show goodwill.

The two races could have reconciled, but under pressure from other countries, the Susas Elven Court could only superficially list the Drow as traitors and enact laws prohibiting them from entering their territory.

Privately, however, relations between the two races have long since eased, and when the descendants of the Drow attack other human forces, they even receive tacit approval and covert support from the Susas Elven Court.

To maintain this delicate relationship, the nobles of the Elven Court also had drow elves included in the scholars' compilation of bloodline tomes.

After all, there aren't many pure-blooded elves left.

Kane had known these things for a long time.

Sofia bowed deeply and asked respectfully:

"What brings you here, sir? Are you here to issue a mission?"

Kane said, "I'd like to take on a few missions and earn some money."

Sofia's eyes changed slightly, her expression somewhat strange—given Kane's status, he shouldn't be short of gold coins.

Kane understood her thoughts.

As long as he's willing to act as a stud, both the drow families of the Dark Forest and wealthy merchants in the Susas Elven Court who want to purify their bloodlines will be willing to pay a hefty sum.

But what he wanted wasn't money, but skill points. Only by unlocking his existing grayed-out skills could he advance to the second tier.

Sophia hesitated before asking, "Your strength...?"

Kane nodded in confirmation: "Second-tier wanderer."

Sophia was even more surprised, guessing that this was probably a young master sent by some Drow family for training, but she still told the truth:

"Your strength is sufficient, but our Dark Brotherhood's missions must be accepted according to procedures, and there is a certain mortality rate. In addition, we will take 10% of the commission as a handling fee."

Kane nodded to indicate that he understood, and then asked directly, "What missions are available right now?"

Sophia responded and led Kane to another room, handing him a thick, striped paper mission log.

"These are all the tasks we can take on, arranged from newest to oldest according to their posting time."

Kane took the booklet and opened it, pausing for a moment when he saw the task on the first page. It read:

"Investigate the cause of death of the representative of the Kingdom of Nord, find out the reasons behind it, and the connection between the royal family and the coup in the ruling council. A reward of 3000 gold coins is offered."

Kane's heart skipped a beat. This mission was clearly issued by one of the other five countries or the Nord royal family—now that there was no way to prove it, the royal family must also be investigating in secret.

Most people wouldn't accept a task involving power struggles. He casually turned to the next page, his lips twitching involuntarily.

The task on the second page is: "Capture Kane, a traitor to the Demonic Cult and a former Nord Night's Watchman. The target may have changed his name or disguised himself. He is characterized by black hair and black eyes, agility, and proficiency with scimitars and daggers. A reward of 1000 gold coins is offered, with 200 gold coins for valid leads."

Kane was somewhat helpless; this mission must have been issued by the Demon Cult.

It seems the other party is certain he is not dead, after all, he used a large number of explosive barrels to kill the royal representative, and his body would be dug up sooner or later.

Kane thought to himself, "Judging by the time, it's about time the body is discovered and the commotion starts again."

Sofia smiled and asked, "Are you interested in these two missions, Your Excellency?"

Then he advised,

"Both of these tasks were released at the same time, and both were very difficult."

The second one, in particular, has a complex target identity, involving the Night's Watch, the Demon Cult, and the Nord royal family. Even if the bounty is obtained, there will be a lot of trouble afterward.

Moreover, it's not easy to find someone who can change their name and disguise themselves, and the name 'Kane' is very common; there were several people with that name among the customers drinking outside just now.

Kane nodded, without giving a clear answer.

"Kane" is indeed very common; he had seen many people with the same name when he was in the City Guard.

After thinking for a moment, he shook his head and asked, feigning confusion:

"With these two missions being issued simultaneously, could it be that the Night's Watch killed the royal representative?"

Sofia smiled and said:

"You flatter me."

Without sufficient reason, the Night's Watch's rash assassination of a royal representative would certainly trigger civil war within the Kingdom of Nords, no small matter. The two events are most likely just coincidences. However, you…”

Kane didn't reply, but continued flipping through the mission book, quickly finding a suitable one.

The mission location is in the Savannah, which can be reached by boat from Twin Port where he is currently located in half a day.

The mission is to eliminate a band of horse bandits entrenched on the grasslands. It is said that the bandit leader is a first-tier warrior with excellent horsemanship.

Kane was considering whether to accept the mission and give it a try when the masked man from before approached and whispered a few words in Sophia's ear.

After listening, Sofia turned to Kane and said:

"Sir, I've just received a new mission with a reward of 50 gold coins. Are you interested?"

Kane looked up at her, gesturing for her to explain.

Sofia explained:

"That's right. The two local noble merchant guilds in Twin Ports had a dispute over the spice trade. Both sides suffered heavy losses in the business war and finally decided to settle the matter with an underground duel, which was arranged in the port warehouse the day after tomorrow."

Each side will send three people to participate. This task will be limited to a few points and no one will die.

"Stop there?"

Kane's heart skipped a beat; this was not surprising.

It is common to resolve business disputes through underground duels. Compared to the exhaustion of continuous business battles, it is more convenient for both sides to pay a commission and find a professional to quickly settle the matter.

Main Quest: Participate in the Underground Duel

[Introduction: A dispute arises between the merchant guilds of two noble families in Twin Harbors over the spice trade. Players must choose to join one side and help it defeat its rival.]

[Reward: 1 skill point]

Kane looked at the pop-up mission prompt and immediately nodded in agreement.

"This one will do."

After accepting the mission, he paid a contract fee of 10 gold coins.

This is a security deposit to prevent members from running away after accepting a mission.

Not only that, he also posted a 5-gold-coin quest to find out the address of Ms. Theresa and arrange to deliver the letter there.

Meanwhile, Kane also registered some information, and when Sofia learned that he was also named Kane, she couldn't help but laugh.

He then went to a bar to drink and gather information.

And as if they had learned something, the wary gazes that had been watching him quickly disappeared...

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was the evening of the day after tomorrow.

Kane changed his appearance again, becoming a drow elf, and followed Sophia to the warehouse at the port...