[Spider Queen Lolth]
Annan knew her—or rather... Her.
In the chapter on gods in History of the Allen Continent, she was a chaotic evil deity who wove conspiracies and brought about the fall of many ancient kingdoms.
Olin told Annan he had better pray he was only a replacement, not a sacrifice.
"Can the Vile Web still use Divine Arts during the Year of Turmoil?"
"No. That's why they'll sacrifice people like mad to contact their Spider Queen." Realizing Annan knew nothing about it, Olin told him about the cultists causing trouble throughout the Empire.
Before long, Annan's New Territory might come under attack from those fanatics too.
Olin opened the Carriage door. Annan took the hint that she wanted him back in the city and climbed aboard.
"I'll see you back." Olin swung onto her horse and rode alongside the Carriage.
Annan asked through the window, "Why is Knockturn Alley so different from everywhere else?"
"Knockturn Alley?"
"Black Hat Street."
"Knockturn Alley... Interesting name. Everyone there belongs to the Evil Faction. The Shadow Brotherhood, the Anti-Light Society, for example."
"What about the Vile Web?"
"Only lawful evil factions are allowed."
"Like devils?"
Olin said there really had been devils on Black Hat Street before the Foreign Races Edict. As for now... there probably still were, but they had gone into hiding.
"Let villains into the city and gather them all in one place. What a clever idea," Annan said sarcastically.
Olin's mouth curved as she sat astride her warhorse. "They wouldn't dare cause trouble in the Imperial Capital."
As the heart of the Tartun Empire, the Imperial Capital was a place these organizations would never pass up the chance to infiltrate. Rather than spend resources watching them every moment, it was easier to herd them together and keep an