Shadow Covenant

Chapter 25 "Black Market News"

The black market, as the name suggests, is a market hidden in the dark, which is different from the open market in the dock area where Woody has been.

The market here sells items that are banned from trading by the local council.

For example, human corpses, stolen goods and slaves.

The former is a felony in any city, while the latter is the original intention of the birth of the black market.

Under the restraint of the light of the law, there must be shadows born.

By the time Woody and Angelina were about to arrive at the entrance of the so-called black market, it was already nine o'clock in the morning, and the newborn sunshine had already left its imprint on every brick and tile in this seaside city.

The two walked out of the dark alley, and Woody found himself in the middle of a relatively wide road in a slum area, while Angelina walked out of the alley at this moment, and continued to move towards the left.

3 minute later.

"We're here." Angelina pointed to the tavern directly opposite and said softly.

"The black market is down there."

At the entrance of the tavern, on both sides of the street, a group of people who were likely to be local ruffians gathered, and some of them had already looked towards them.

Woody ignored those gazes, but followed Angelina's signal to look, and saw "Hook Tavern" written on the weather-beaten sign above the door of the tavern.

Under the scrutiny of the gangsters at the door, Woody and Angelina pushed open the shutter door of the tavern.

Open the curtain.

Because it was daytime, there were not many people inside, but the tavern thoughtfully lit candles all over the room, and the fire in the fireplace never went out.

"Angelina, long time no see. What would you like to have this time? Whiskey or rum?"

When the two walked to the bar, the young bartender seemed to have recognized Angelina, put down the glass in his hand, and came over to ask.

However, his eyes turned to the young man standing behind her. Apart from wearing a hunting suit and carrying two swords on his back, what caught his attention was his eyes covered by ribbons, which seemed to be blind.

The blind swordsman... is not a guy to provoke, and it seems that there are no such people in the slums.

The bartender was watching Woody, and Woody was watching him, of course.

This bartender is a professional with at least three levels, and he is likely to be a wanderer. In addition to his fast hand speed when washing the cups, the outline of the dagger on his waist and his subconscious habit of hiding in the shadows are also betrayed. he.

"I want to go to the wine cellar to choose, can I?"

Without raising her head, Angelina took out four silver coins with her only hand and pushed them to the young bartender opposite.

The bartender was a little surprised, but he still accepted it with a smile on his face, and said naturally.

"Of course, there are several new flavors of wine that have been added recently, and I forgot to put them on the menu. This way please." He came out from the bar, signaling to lead the two forward.

Angelina took the lead.

Woody followed behind her without saying a word.

No matter where the black market is, it is not so easy to find, which is why Woody gave up his plan to find the black market at the beginning, and went directly to the market to try his luck.

Soon, the two passed the backstage of the bar, the corridor, and then passed through a dark alley tens of meters long, before they came to a warehouse door. When the door was opened, there was a mellow smell of alcohol.

But obviously Angelina's purpose is not this, and Woody naturally knows the trick.

Therefore, it is not surprising to see the bartender open a horizontal wooden wine barrel, revealing a wooden staircase that can be bent down and head down.

He has been to the intersection of the underground black market in the sewer, let alone a wine storage warehouse as a cover.

Woody still followed Angelina's footsteps. The wooden stairs were very high, and he walked about a hundred steps before reaching the bottom.

At this moment, Angelina skillfully took out an unlit torch from behind the stairs, and then lit the torch in her hand with the help of the flame on the wall.

"Follow closely, there are many forks here." She turned her head and said to Woody.

The vision given by the demon hunter can make Woody feel that this is a pure natural cave, the dome even has stalactites, the ground is made of rocks, the walls are a little damp because of the coast, and there is even a bit of sea in the soil. fishy smell.

Hearing what Angelina said, he nodded noncommittally.

He is now wondering whether this cave will be related to the future collapse. If a mage puts a fireball here, will it be earlier...

"That's right, this place is actually under the inner river. The black market we went to is actually under the dock area."

Angelina found that Woody liked to look up at the top, thinking that he saw something, so she began to explain to Woody, now her mind is very confused, and she needs to say something to curb her cranky mind.

"This underground black market has been around since Palermo was founded."

"However, because it is an underground cave, extending in all directions, water and land travel side by side, no matter how many city guards come, they will not be able to surround this place."

"It's not that the lords in the council didn't think about destroying this place. After all, they can't collect the taxes here."

"You know, last time..."

The not-so-long journey was slowly shortened under the complaints of the monk girl. Woody followed Angelina through several corners and got into a crack that seemed impossible to enter. The width increases abruptly.

Woody then found himself in a huge cave hall. His position was halfway up the cave's rock wall. Looking down from here, he could have a panoramic view of the hall.

The most eye-catching thing is the huge lake that occupies two-thirds of the area of ​​the cave hall and the underground waterfall that continuously washes down the water from the cracks above. It is hard to imagine that this kind of scenery can be seen underground.

The black market is located on the shore of the lake, and Woody can see tents and stalls of different sizes all over the riverbed when he goes down the steps. He even saw a two-story wooden house sitting by the lake, with orange glow in the windows. The yellow flames seemed to be a tavern.

"Let's go!"

Angelina was already impatient. Before, she had to pay attention to every fork in the road, for fear that she would go wrong if she didn't pay attention. Now that she has arrived at the black market, she naturally couldn't wait any longer.

She wanted to hear news about Lin from the wizards here.

Woody naturally had no objection.

The two quickly came down from the mountainside. Angelina seemed to be a familiar face here, and most of the gazes cast on her were pity, pity for her hand.

And Woody also knew how she raised four children in the slums, and saw that the first shop Angelina went to was a seafood fishing shop specializing in selling all kinds of fish.

Most of the above fish are not fish that ordinary fishermen can catch. Sharks, giant bone toothfish, and even sea dragon trout that are specially bred in the Palermo fishery for sale to nobles. One of the eight forbidden magic fish.

It is said that this fish can enhance the body and strength of humans when eaten.

Therefore, the price has remained high, and because it is a specialty of Alor Bay, some people who have no access to it will choose to try their luck on the black market.

And what Angelina did was to use her unique perception as a monk to go to the fishing ground in Alor Bay, which was forbidden by the nobles, and secretly catch fish poachers who cherished fish.

She doesn't want to sacrifice her life for anyone to get what she wants.

She wanted to use her own efforts to move into the inner city of Palermo, that is, the commercial and civilian area.

It's a pity that not long after she made money with her perception, she fell into the sand. On the sea, she met a ferocious predator cruising, and took one of her hands away.

Angelina seemed to go there to ask for an account. Her goods were sold at this fish shop. Now that so many days have passed, it is time to pay her for the sale.

However, it was quite difficult to get the bill, and the middle-aged man with a big arm and waist seemed to want to renege on his debt.

He bullied that Angelina now only has one hand and cannot catch fish.

Reluctantly said.

"Angelina, I've said it all. I really only sold so many. I know it's not easy for you, but that's all!"

"Druson, do you think I will believe it?"

Angelina looked at the fish shop owner, and she spoke decisively, with unstoppable disgust in her eyes.

He lowered the price very low, saying that the fish she sent were all rotten fish and sold at a very low price. Bai Long didn't believe this kind of lie.

Angelina naturally didn't believe it either.

Every time the fish she caught was not sold out before evening.

"But it's true, Angelina, countless people can testify for me!"

And Drewson naturally grumbled and muttered.

Of course he did it on purpose. After he knew that something happened to the monk girl, he had already found someone to act in the play, just for today's scene.

Seeing that he was so stern, Angelina couldn't help but get angry.

If it wasn't for Lin's whereabouts, Angelina couldn't help but want to do it.

……

But at this moment, a blindfolded young man with a long sword on his back walked into the fish vendor's shop. He stretched out his hand, as if interested.

Delusen also seemed to be impatient with Angelina, and pointed out angrily to the boy who came in.

"This guest, don't touch it randomly, there are sharks inside! I won't be responsible if I bite you later!"

Sometimes sharks are worth more alive than dead. Whether they are used as snacks to bribe bronze dragons, or used to please marine races in the sea, such as sahuagin, it is a good trade item.

Before going out to sea, many merchant ships even buy and raise a few sharks for emergencies. As for fishing in the sea, take ready-made ones. If you are not sure who this sea belongs to, it is best not to fish indiscriminately, otherwise If you want to be appeased by a bronze dragon who accuses you of stealing its property, it is not something a shark can do.

On the Sea of ​​Thousand Sails, there were already enough such unlucky ones that the ears could hear cocoons.

But what Delusen didn't expect was that the boy remained unmoved, but continued to stir in the fish pond with his hands, as if playing with young children.

Just when Delusen was about to bypass Angelina in front of him, and was about to stop the teenager's dangerous move.

I saw a huge and fierce white tip shark jumping out of the water.But it didn't attack the young man who disturbed its tranquility. Instead, like a flying fish, it jumped to the fish pond next door. Soon, a stream of blood burst out of the turbid water.

"My fish!"

Seeing the sharks running to other fish ponds, the owner of the fish shop subconsciously wanted to use the net to catch them, but he stopped immediately when he heard what this strange boy said.

"Angelina, how long is it? I'm bored waiting outside, but the little guy here is quite cute."

The voice was not loud but very clear, but it sounded like a devil whispering to Drewson, and he suddenly fell into an ice cave. He knew where he was wrong.

Immediately put down copying the net.

Turning around, he ran to the front desk and began to take out money in a hurry.

Facing the surprised look cast by Angelina.

Woody stood up helplessly.

It seems that the game is about to end, and I thought he could play for a while.

— "Dancing with Sharks."

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