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Southwest of Ganglong Mountain.
It is a hilly area with complex terrain.
Roger just approached here.
Then he felt a burning warmth that was rare in the black crystal world.
At dusk.
A cool breeze blows on your face.
The scenery is pleasant.
It was completely different from the tense atmosphere at Steel Dragon Mountain.
The location of the Fire Factory gives people a sense of tranquility.
Roger naturally did his homework before coming here.
Same as Love Town.
The Spark Factory is also a well-known neutral force in the first layer of the Black Crystal World.
And because it is engaged in the business of selling fire that can fight against the dead silence field.
This place is even more famous than Love Town.
Even the half-dragon bandits of Steel Dragon Mountain did not dare to overstep the line in the slightest.
The owner of this place is a beautiful widow named Lisa.
His background and strength are unfathomable.
There are many rumors in the world of Sombra.
Some say she is the reincarnation of an ancient deity.
Some also say that she is the daughter of the devil.
All the versions sound reasonable.
But there is not a shred of evidence.
Roger had heard many stories about her in the tavern in Love Town before.
Unfortunately, he had no interest in the rumors about the Pretty Widow.
I didn't come here today to find out.
He just wanted to gather some information in the tavern near the Fire Factory.
In theory.
A force as powerful and prestigious as the Spark Factory.
He would never allow an organization like the Steel Dragon Mountain Bandits to appear around him.
When Roger accepted the task from Mugun, he thought it was simple.
He thought that there were only a bunch of petty thieves in Steel Dragon Mountain.
But that is not the case.
The half-dragon bandits' almost militaristic execution makes this force extremely threatening in every place in the Dark Crystal World.
Could it be that the owner of the fire factory really doesn't care about being neighbors with robbers?
Thought of this.
Roger realized that this task might not be that simple.
The black businessman Mu Gun reluctantly gave me this task after I pestered him crazily.
Maybe he never thought Roger could complete the task!
Just looking for a reason to get him away.
As for whether it will cheat Roger.
Most black marketeers won’t care.
"Although the combat effectiveness of professional black traders is average, their ability to protect themselves is definitely no problem..."
"What kind of robber could have taken anything from him?"
The more Roger thought about it, the more certain he became.
The mission of the stick is a huge pit.
What a pity.
It would be fine if Roger was simply tasked with being a black marketeer.
There is no punishment if you don't do it.
But the target of the second round of the "Damn the Damsel in Distress" mission is the slave owner of Steel Dragon Mountain.
That guy is the second in command of Steel Dragon Mountain.
It is said that he spent most of his time in the Chongshan Barracks.
Roger wanted to kill him.
At least you have to pass the "Southern Outpost" and the first half of the "Chongshan Barracks".
As for the last "Steel Dragon Fortress".
It's not that important.
But the current situation is.
It was extremely difficult for him to even advance to the southern outpost.
Not to mention the two subsequent places with a higher density of half-dragon bandits.
That being the case.
He can only try to seek help from outside forces.
The only major force near Steel Dragon Mountain is the Fire Factory.
Roger could only come and try his luck.
After paying the entrance fee which was twice as expensive as Love Town.
Roger successfully entered the fence of the Fire Factory.
Here we are.
His perspective then switched to a similar flat bird's-eye view as that of Love Town.
Although it is called a factory.
But the layout of this place is similar to that of Love Town.
The only difference is that there are fewer people on the streets.
The streets and environment therefore appear quieter and cleaner.
Same as always.
Roger took a long walk around the fire factory.
Try your luck here and there.
Unfortunately, the result of this attempt at luck was not ideal.
Until dark.
Roger also received three "five-colored glass beads".
He won the game by chance when he ran a race with a little boy.
The little boy really ran fast.
But Roger relied on the advance granted by the gambler's roulette.
It is only natural to win the final victory.
He originally thought that this little episode was something like a hidden mission.
May trigger an exciting chain of follow-up quests.
However, in the end, only three colorful glass beads were obtained.
Has no attributes.
It's just a simple ornament.
The little boy looked very reluctant.
He offered to run again with Roger.
Roger hasn't refused yet.
The little boy's mother took him back because it was dark.
So far.
Roger could only stay at the only tavern in the Fire Factory under the moonlight.
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"Flame Jungle".
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The layout of this place is not much different from the tavern in Love Town.
Noisy environment.
A shouting gambler.
Busy waiter.
There are guests of all kinds.
Roger, who gradually became familiar with the rhythm of the Black Crystal World, integrated into this place at the fastest speed.
Not long.
In the booth of the tavern.
Roger found a suitable person to talk to.
It was a middle-aged man named Volta.
His occupation should be a broker who mingles among all kinds of people.
After several collisions.
Roger invited several rounds of drinks.
Volta acted as if he knew everything and would tell you everything he knew.
Roger had no intention of hiding it.
He directly expressed his thoughts and doubts about Steel Dragon Mountain.
After hearing this, Volta looked at Roger in surprise.
It was a long time later.
He then burst out laughing:
"You actually want to conquer Steel Dragon Mountain alone?"
"Hmm... should we say that you outsiders have surprisingly consistent ideas? Or are you young people who don't know your place always thinking that you are the wisest ones?"
After making two sarcastic remarks.
Volta said seriously:
"The harm done by Steel Dragon Mountain is obvious to all."
"But the power behind this damned force is too strong. Even a figure like Madam Lisa is not sure of eradicating it. She can only quietly strengthen the vigilance at the border..."
"You said you've been to Steel Dragon Mountain. I guess you've also seen the mad dog tactics of those half-dragons, right?"
"I can tell you responsibly that there are far more half-dragons in Steel Dragon Mountain than what you see...Besides the three obvious difficulties of the southern outpost, Chongshan Camp, and Steel Dragon Fortress, there is also an intricate half-dragon nest hidden in the belly of the mountain!"
"That's their base camp!"
Roger nodded secretly in his heart.
It seems that I can no longer rely on brute force to survive in the Black Crystal World.
Here.
The acquisition of intelligence is equally important!
Perhaps it was Roger's attentive attitude that really helped Volta.
The broker blushed and continued:
"In fact, the half-dragons are nothing. These bandits are just outnumbered at best."
"With Madam Lisa's appeal, it is only a matter of time before she can gather a considerable number of expeditionary forces... However, deep in the base camp, there have been signs of the activity of the ancient steel dragon. This is the fundamental reason why the Spark Factory has been so silent!"
"If there really are ancient steel dragons still alive these days, then it won't be a question of clearing out Steel Dragon Mountain, but a dilemma of how to resist the invasion of half-dragons..."
Information about Steel Dragon Mountain.
Volta said quite a bit.
After listening to this, Roger suddenly understood.
Many doubts and speculations in my mind were also answered and confirmed.
After a while.
He asked his most puzzling question:
"Since there are so many half-dragon bandits in Steel Dragon Mountain, how do they support themselves?"
Roger could never figure out this problem.
This is not a pure game world.
In front of the hunger setting.
Half-dragon bandits also need to eat!
If the situation at Steel Dragon Mountain is really as Volta said.
Could it be that the bandits were farming in the mountains?
But when Roger went there before, he didn't encounter any crops!
Both Love Town and the Spark Factory have large tracts of land designated as arable land for growing crops.
In comparison.
It seems a bit strange.
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Hear this question.
Volta narrowed his eyes and hummed unconsciously, as if he was half drunk.
Roger rolled his eyes madly in his heart.
But in reality, he could only hand over all the little wealth he had accumulated.
The broker got the advantage.
He stopped pretending to be drunk.
Instead, he said bluntly:
"This incident has been troubling the people living near Ganglong Mountain, and it has always been an unsolved case."
"But just half a month ago, I got a very reliable piece of information - deep in the half-dragon's lair, there are several space-time gaps leading to the secondary plane!"
"I'm not sure what's in those sub-planes, but the half-dragon bandits' rations probably come from there."
After hearing this, Roger was moved:
"Has anyone been to the half-dragon's lair?"
He has a quick mind.
Naturally, he could hear the hidden meaning in Volta's words.
The latter laughed dryly:
"certainly."
"You are not the only one in the Spark Factory who wants to deal with the half-dragons."
Roger saw him like this.
I knew that if I wanted this greedy guy to tell me more information, I would have to pay more.
But he had no money left.
I can only give up this topic.
But it didn't take long.
Another person came into the lively pub.
The man entered the pub and looked around.
Coming straight towards Volta.
But I just took a few steps.
He stopped and tried to turn back.
pity.
Roger's eyes had been locked on the other person the moment he entered the door!
Roger could also clearly sense the subtle changes in the expression of Volta's portrait beside him.
This time.
The other party's identity is naturally revealed!
But for Roger.
This person is not just a foreigner who has the same thoughts about half-dragons as himself.
He is not just a master who has the ability to hide in the half-dragon's nest.
He is also an old acquaintance with whom we have a close relationship!
whoosh!
Roger's movements were as fast as lightning.
With the support of extremely high movement speed.
He blocked the man before he could even try to leave the pub.
The next moment.
He gently touched the visitor's head.
Then he smiled and said hello:
"haven't seen you for a long time!"
"My dear son..."
"Or should I call you Mr. Quentin?"
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