Chapter 40: The Problem of Money
The gnomes' talent for machine building can only be matched by goblins, and the smallest race of Azeroth, in order to survive, have used their clever minds to the extreme, producing a number of jaw-dropping devices, and airplanes are one of them.
With Azeroth's level of technology, it would have been impossible to have a flying machine, but the magic here has made it possible to make this device. This helicopter, it's powered by magic!
Gnomes are highly gifted in magic, and there is no shortage of powerful high-end mages, but to drive such a large manned helicopter is not something that ordinary magicians can do. If you want to drive it alone, I'm afraid you have to weaver to do it, but the powerful weaver obviously won't be interested in being a pilot, so this plane is driven by 4 elemental walkers.
In the cabin, there are four connected magic circles, and four dwarf elemental walkers, three men and one woman, sit on the magic circle, transmitting magic power to the charged crystal suspended in the center of the magic circle. In the driver's seat at the front of the cabin, the original pilot was squeezed into the co-pilot's seat, and now it is the dwarf who escaped who is driving the plane.
"Your Highness, we have to hurry up, the orc wind protector troops will be here soon." The co-pilot urged eagerly.
The Wind Protector is a flying bird of prey raised by the beast clan, with a huge size and fierce temperament, which can carry people in air combat, and its combat power is not inferior to that of the griffin of the mountain dwarves. Although this plane is by no means comparable to ordinary aircraft, the hungry tiger is still afraid of wolves, and since the goal has been achieved, it is better to leave early.
The dwarf who was piloting the plane seemed to be a little unsatisfied, but he didn't dare to stay long, and after circling around the adventurer's inn for a week, he turned southeast and flew away, quickly disappearing into the night sky.
The town was alarmed by a loud roar, and people rushed out of their houses to watch the helicopter away, including the adventurers in the inn, in shock. The farmers didn't know what it was, and thought it was a dragon or some kind of flying monster. However, adventurers are well-informed and recognize at a glance that this is the top flying machine of the gnomes, and there are only a few of them in the entire dwarf clan.
Although the dwarves are relatively close to the dwarves, they have not participated in this war before, and they are barely a neutral race, but now a dwarf's most powerful helicopter suddenly appeared in the colony of the orc empire, and the message conveyed by this is intriguing.
The adventurers' guesses were correct, and the next day, the gnomes announced that they had joined the dwarves and humans, declaring war on the orc empire and its allies, and the scale of the war was further expanded.
Compared to the Eastern Kingdom, which is in full swing, the other side of the Endless Sea, the Kalimdor Continent, is unusually calm, but how long can this tranquility last? Nobody knows.
Gossip and live.
Now the town of Sweet Water Well was full of people, and although the helicopter was long gone, the people still didn't want to go home, talking to each other about the unusual thing.
The front of the Adventurer's Inn was also full of people, but their expressions were not as relaxed as those of the local villagers, but they were silently thinking about the possible development of things. For ordinary people, war can only bring suffering, but for risk-takers with some skills, it is likely to be an opportunity.
However, there are also people who have no interest in this scene, such as Cheng Xiaotian.
In the Adventurer's Hotel, the lobby that was originally full of people is now only two tables of people, sitting in two corners. On one side are the two trolls, and on the other table, there are the three of them Cheng Xiaotian.
"Gnomes are natural allies of the dwarves of Ironforge, and it is not surprising that they join the war sooner or later. Now the two sides are once again in an even position, and the battle situation is becoming more and more stalemate, which is very beneficial to our development and growth! The faint strategic sense of smell is very keen, and Hernandez on the side can't help but nod his head.
Cheng Xiaotian, no matter who participated in the war, was not very interested in this so-called benefit, and now that hundreds of people in the whole village were migrating, if they couldn't get enough food, wouldn't it be equivalent to leading them to death. Regardless of whether he is Cheng Xiaotian or Xiaotian-Eliot, he must not sit idly by and ignore this matter.
Looking at Cheng Xiaotian with a sad face, Hernandez smiled slightly and said, "Lord Cheng Xiaotian, regarding food, maybe, I have a way to help you solve it." ”
Can Cheng Xiaotian believe this?
"Your Excellency Hernandez, the life and death of hundreds of people is at stake, and you can't joke about it." Cheng Xiaotian was a little unhappy.
Hernandez smiled silently, lowered his head, and said mysteriously: "I just told the innkeeper that I am just a mercenary, and you are the Baron of Stormwind, the Knight of Light - Hernandez, so he promised to provide us with special services, as for the specifics...... He asks you to go for an interview. ”
"Me? What what knights? Hernandez?! Cheng Xiaotian pointed to his nose and asked in a dumb voice, I don't know what kind of medicine is sold in the other party's gourd.
Youyou, who had been listening, seemed to have thought of something, and her eyes lit up: "Yes! Hernandez Knight of Light, let's go and meet the owner of this inn, maybe we will get something. ”
"Ah......" Cheng Xiaotian was completely stunned.
Youyou lowered her head, leaned on the side of Cheng Xiaotian's face, and whispered: "My lord, listen to me, this matter, he is like this......"
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Generally, there is an account room behind the counter of an inn, and the Adventurer's Inn in Sweet Water Well Town is no exception. When Cheng Xiaotian and the three of them walked into the counter without authorization, the old orcs who had been sitting by the door and shaking the box didn't even raise their heads, and let them push open the door of the account room and walk in.
The two trolls sitting in the corner paying attention to Cheng Xiaotian were stunned for a moment, and glanced at each other, a little overwhelmed.
"It doesn't seem like a good place to do here, let's go and wait outside the town." The magician seemed to be the mastermind of the two-man team, and with him, the warrior immediately followed, and the two left the inn.
With a "squeak", the door of the account room was pushed open, and Cheng Xiaotian led the two of them straight in.
There was only one candle lit inside, and the old goblin was reconciling accounts by the dim candlelight, and when he heard the footsteps entering the door, he didn't even raise his head, but said lightly, "Please close the door." ”
Hernandez, who was standing last, shrugged his shoulders and turned to push the door shut. The old goblin closed the ledger, took off his reading glasses, rubbed his eyes, and looked up at the three of them.
"Baron Hernandez from Stormwind, Knight of Light? Why don't you take off your cloak and show your true face? The old goblin asked with a smile.
Cheng Xiaotian was unmoved, slowly paced in front of him and stopped, silent for a long time.
The old goblin seemed to feel a hint of pressure, and moved uneasily, his eyes flickering, as if he was thinking about something.
After a moment of silence, Cheng Xiaotian reached out of his cloak, and a badge lay in his palm: "I think, this is enough to show my identity, as for my appearance...... It's not good for you to know. ”
Taking advantage of the old goblin to take a closer look at the badge, the shadow on the side quietly gave Cheng Xiaotian a thumbs up, and Cheng Xiaotian's face was pale.
Every nobleman has his own exclusive emblem, and Cheng Xiaotian actually has it, but the one he showed was given to him by Hernandez just now. The old goblin had extraordinary eyesight, and after studying it carefully for a long time, he sighed: "Baron Hernandez, if you have any needs, just bring it up." ”
"Grain, I want a lot of food!" Cheng Xiaotian simply got straight to the point.
The old goblin was stunned when he heard this, and shook his head: "You should know the current situation, it is impossible to get a large batch of grain. ”
"How much, make an offer." Cheng Xiaotian didn't seem to hear it.
The old goblin's face turned bitter, and he said embarrassedly: "Lord Baron, it's not a matter of money......
As soon as he heard this, Cheng Xiaotian was overjoyed and secretly exclaimed: "There is a door!" ”
When one says that it is not a problem with money, then it is clear that it is a problem with money!