Chess Mage of Faerûn

Chapter 110 Searching for someone
He dismissed the clockwork goblins he had summoned earlier, mounted his Nightmare Warhorse, and felt the flames burning on the horse as gentle and harmless as a fluttering red ribbon to this master of auto chess.

Heading straight to Belgost, someone who had worked so hard for so long was determined to relax.

When the monument's spire in the town center comes into view, when the clamor of the crowds and the cries of the market reach his ears, and when rows of red-brick and green-tiled buildings appear before him, Belgost is almost here.

Zhang Yuan dismissed his chess pieces while they were still some distance from the town. After all, although the Chaos Knight looked extremely cool, its abyss-like or hellish art style still made Zhang Yuan somewhat hesitant.

If this were to drive directly into the city, it would not only cause panic among ordinary residents, but it would also attract the attention of the holy warriors from the temple, which would be quite troublesome.

Walking alone into Belgostre, looking around, it was as bustling as ever, but the more lively it was, the more lonely the outcast felt.

Although Highhold was deserted, with only two living people and golems, at least Tyrandeil had his own teacher there. The bustling city was noisy, but everyone there was a stranger.

As Zhang Yuan strolled aimlessly through the streets, he began to miss his Flame Fist teammates, reminiscing about Skater and Nancy, Bard and Münster—teammates he had fought alongside.

Wait, teammates? Don't I know a short, barrel-shaped guy named Kegan?

Although I don't know where Kegan lives, it doesn't matter. If in doubt, just ask the messenger.

This wasn't the first time Zhang Yuan had done something like this. As a local bigwig and a know-it-all, the other party could handle such small matters with ease.

As Zhang Yuan walked toward the Feld Hotel, he planned to buy a bottle of fine wine as a thank-you gift for the consultation, just like last time, and also to fulfill a promise he made and put an end to his worries.

Stepping into the Feld Hotel, the interior decoration was as luxurious as ever. Lifting the curtain, one was greeted by the scent of perfume and cosmetics.

The maids who came and went were still pretty and lovely, and the dancers on the stage who showed off their graceful figures were also charming and attractive. Moreover, it was the height of summer, and some of the clothes on the girls' bodies were becoming less and less, or even disappearing altogether.

Zhang Yuan stared intently at the woman on the stage, whose short skirt fluttered as she spun around, for a long time before snapping out of his daze. He then practically shuffled towards the bartender's counter.

Now a wealthy and powerful man, he waved his hand and said, "Bring me two jugs of Seren Jade Wine, and pour one of them into my leather bag."

"Oh, sir of good taste, please wait a moment, old man Marens will be at your service."

"Thank you. I've been wandering around for a long time and haven't heard Han Feizi's opera in a long time. I wonder if we'll have this opportunity today?"

The bartender was also very enthusiastic when talking about Han Feizi, the resident bard at the inn:
"Ah, lucky sir, there happens to be a performance by the maestro Han Feizi today, and it's a newly published script called The Story of Liang Shanbo and Romeo. Please wait a moment, the performance will begin soon."

"Okay, I'll definitely appreciate the masterpiece later." Not knowing what to say, Zhang Yuan could only offer a perfunctory response.

He took the tray containing the wine jug and glasses, put the wine flask in his pocket, and slowly walked to a seat in a corner in front of the opera stage. While savoring the long-awaited wine, he observed the other guests.

The most eye-catching group was the group of noblewomen, especially Madame Gerian, whose figure and charm were as elegant as ever. Dressed in a blue robe and holding a small round fan, she sat gracefully in the front seat.

Although the beauty was lovely, she was not the target of this trip. The figure Zhang Yuan was looking for, who was seven feet tall and had a seven-foot waist, did not appear here as before.

After searching for a while without success, Zhang Yuan simply picked up his wine glass and went to a fellow lone drinker next to him. Under the other man's scrutinizing gaze, he raised his glass:
"Fine wine is like the smile of the gods; let us drink together to celebrate this moment, Ergo bibamus!"

The middle-aged man opposite him paused for a moment, then laughed, raising his glass: "Ergo bibamus!" Taking advantage of the toast to start the conversation, Zhang Yuan readily sat down opposite him, took a sip of his drink, and smiled knowingly.
"Lady Gelian is quite a remarkable woman. I wonder how Sir Gelian could let this ripe peach go out alone without worrying that someone else would pick it?"

Upon hearing this, the person opposite immediately perked up: "Hehe, that's a good word for peach. It's a pity that Sir Garian doesn't seem to like eating ripe peaches. He prefers green apples instead."

There really aren't any perverts in this world, or rather, given the right conditions...

In short, the middle-aged man in front of him, once he started talking, went from peaches to green apples, from spiked clubs to small mushrooms. His endless stream of gossip made Zhang Yuan think that the man was secretly a wandering poet or an Ammun shadow thief, otherwise where would he get so many rumors?

When the other person was a little thirsty and took a big gulp, Zhang Yuan casually brought up the topic:

"Wasn't there a merchant, I think his name was Eganon, who was always trying to get close to Lady Gerian? Why don't I see him today?"

"Oh, you mean that nouveau riche? That guy thinks he can get away with anything just because he has some money. Doesn't he even look in the mirror? Does he even deserve to be a lady's lover?"

A hint of envy and jealousy inevitably appeared on the middle-aged man's face, followed by a touch of schadenfreude as he said:

"This guy has been pestering Madam Gerian for a while, but about half a year ago, Madam Gerian, who had always been indifferent, suddenly changed her attitude and publicly and sarcastically rejected that guy Eguiernon. Having lost face, he rarely came to Feld anymore."

"Haven't you heard about this? It was widely talked about back then." The man asked, somewhat puzzled.

Zhang Yuan chuckled casually, "I've been out of town for a while and just got back here."

"If Eganon isn't staying at the Feld Hotel anymore, where is he staying? Did he buy his own house?"

"What's so strange about that? He may not have much else, but at least he's rich. He just bought a house right next to the Happy Street Performers and didn't bother to come all the way to Field."

Oh? Having gotten the information he wanted, Zhang Yuan continued rambling on and on about all sorts of things for a while, then made an excuse to get up and leave.

Raise a glass in greeting and drink it all in one gulp.

As for that opera about Liang Shanbo and Romeo?
Let whoever wants to watch it watch it; he's not going to watch it anyway.

The distance from Feld Inn to the Joyful Street Performer is only a few seconds in the game, but in reality it's almost a journey across half of Belgost.

Fortunately, Zhang Yuan, who was traveling light, was also quite fast, and arrived at the entrance of the Happy Street Performer Inn in about fifteen minutes.

Pushing open the door, they arrived once again at the inn where the Flame Fist Squad had once been stationed.

Compared to the Feld Hotel, the decor, furnishings, and furnishings here are rather ordinary, but the popularity and liveliness of this place are in no way inferior.

However, Zhang Yuan had no time to care about these things. As soon as he entered and looked around, he spotted Aijinon sitting on the right with two companions, drinking.

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