Where are dwarves strong?

The moment he heard this question, many answers had already appeared in Duland's mind - a large number, fearless of death, mysterious origin, energy level beyond the limit of the pinnacle and upper class, strange and difficult communication methods, and immortal vitality and combat effectiveness after being cut into several pieces......

But Duland, who lived through the Battle of the Zagul Mountains, discarded these answers almost instantly, and spat out a short sentence: "Strong is on defense." ”

Snell nodded slowly and solemnly: "I think so too. The strongest weapon of these black dwarves of unknown origin is their defense. It is precisely because of the defensive power that their numbers, means, energy levels, and fighting methods will become possible in front of our battle mage army. ”

As he spoke, Snell walked over to a nearby console and pressed a few switches.

Durand narrowed his eyes and watched the qiē quietly.

As soon as Snell pressed the switch, a large number of colorful formation patterns suddenly appeared in the cylindrical vessel. These formations were constructed into one miniature spell after another, overwhelmingly drowning the dwarven captives.

"Huh? These spells are ......" Durand's eyes moved.

Although the number of spells is extremely large, Durand's eye is so sharp that in an instant, he has recognized most of them, including the names and effects of the spells.

What is especially important to Durand is that these spells have one thing in common: reduced defense.

"It is better to increase one's own attack than to reduce the enemy's defense. This is the truth that many of our main planes recognize. Snell said, "If you want to deal with a black dwarf with super defense, instead of increasing your attack power, you should weaken the opponent's defense." This was the idea of all battle mages in the early days of the war, including the gods. ”

"But we can't."

Snell's tone became extremely stern and rigid, as if he were giving an academic presentation.

He pointed to the roaring black dwarf in the vessel. "As you can see, these miniature spells simulated by the formation pattern contain a variety of defense-lowering effects--reducing fire resistance, ice resistance, elemental resistance, membrane strength, body density, bone softening, heart aging, tendon gelatinization, Sendro Blood Curse, Holy Spirit Judgment...... I've simulated hundreds of spells that reduce the enemy's defenses with the array pattern, but none of them worked! Not even the slightest effect! I've even tried some extremely out-of-the-way ways to lower defenses, but to no avail! ”

With that, Snell turned the switches off again, the spells in the vessel vanished, and the black dwarf struggled in a rage. Tried to impact the container, but was firmly tethered.

Durand stared intently at the dwarf's body—unharmed.

The dark skin shone faintly, and there was not even the slightest sign of being weakened.

"See, this is the dwarven defense."

Snell said, "In fact, I've even simulated some of the powerful classes of other main planes, and the results are invariable. None of them worked. The dwarf's defense, which is not affected by any means of lowering it, is an 'absolute' defense. And the dwarf we caught was only the level of a dwarf officer. He didn't even have the ability to physically realm, just a demigod. But its defense is strong enough to resist most of the combat techniques and spells of the Capable Body Realm! ”

Durand thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "I already know what you said. You're just confirming it further, it's not a new discovery. ”

The Black Dwarves have top-notch defense, and only the Judgment Knife can lower their defenses - that's it. Durand has known this for a long time.

Because that's the biggest reason why the gods want to take Durand's sword!

"Let's get to the point, what do you think is really powerful about my sword? What does it have to do with this black dwarf? Durand asked.

"This dwarf was captured by us while cleaning up the battlefield in the Battle of the Zagul Mountains." Snell suddenly uttered such a sentence.

"Really!" Durand was taken aback, then furrowed his brows, and looked at Snell in confusion, not understanding what the other party was hinting at.

Snell continued: "This dwarf was captured in the Zagul Mountains, not long after the battle. I've investigated your path in the Battle of the Zagul Mountains, starting from the entrance and exit of the Ancient Road and heading north, right? Don't look at me like that, it's not a big secret that you're from an alien plane and have returned to Sendro from the Ancient Path, for someone like me who is qualified to participate in Sendlo's highest decision-making. ”

Durand said coldly: "And then? What exactly are you going to say? ”

"I'm going to say that this dwarf happened to be found and captured alive in one of the areas of the Zagul Mountains where you fought." "In other words, it may have fought you, it may have been one of the many dwarves who besieged you, it may have ...... I've been slashed by your sword. ”

Durand froze for a moment, vaguely thinking of something, but he was not sure.

Snell slowly continued, "Durand, your knife is the only weapon capable of breaking through the dwarves' absolute defenses. So, have you ever thought that maybe the relationship between your sword and the dwarf is more than just 'defense and defense'? Perhaps, your knife has something else to mean to the dwarves? ”

"Judging by your expression, I've probably guessed it, so I'll just say it."

Snell stopped selling the guanzi, suppressed his throat, and burst out a word: "This black dwarf, maybe it is because you have slashed it, so it will be captured alive, and it can be captured alive!" Durand, your knife may not only break through the defenses and kill the dwarves, but also make the dwarves self-detonate after they are captured in a way that you and I don't understand now...... Neutralization!! ”

“…………”

This time, Durand was silent for a long time before he gradually digested the other party's words: "What do you mean...... The reason why this only dwarven captive did not blow itself up after being captured alive was because - it may have been slashed by my sword? ”

"Yes, that's what I meant." Snell said, "Although I haven't studied the principle yet, it's only in the conjecture stage. But as long as you are willing to join my research, with your knife to cooperate with my work. Maybe we'll be able to solve the problem of 'the black dwarves can't be captured alive'. ”

Snell's tone was unprecedentedly solemn, and there was a frenzy after finding an interesting subject: "As long as I can overcome this difficulty, I can catch more dwarves and become my real body!" When the time comes, it will be possible to study the origin and powerful roots of the dwarves! ”

Durand sighed softly.

Hearing this, I basically understood it completely. Snell was so obsessed with knowing if he had really lost his sword, that the reason why he arranged for Yeyi to come to his own trouble turned out to be because he felt his own knife. His research is of great significance!

All along, Duland's attitude towards black dwarves was only to kill.

The Judgment Knife is a killing blade, and the power of the rules of judgment sweeps through, leaving the enemy unable to move, dodge, or defend, and it is not known how many black dwarves have been killed in the Battle of the Zagul Mountains.

Durand never imagined that his sword might have the ability to disrupt the dwarf's self-detonation mechanism.

"Who else knows about this matter except you and me?" Durand asked.

"It's gone." Snell said, "Because it's still in the conjecture stage. So I didn't report to the gods. ”

Durand hummed, tilted his head slightly, and was silent for a long time.

Duland's face changed uncertainly, and finally spoke: "Snell." You know, my original intention was to cut you down after learning about your research. ”

Snell's face didn't move, and he nodded, "I know." ”

Durand went on to say, "Your first three studies. Although it aroused my interest, it still couldn't erase the killing intent in my heart towards you. ”

Snell snorted, "I understand. ”

"But your research on dwarven captives is of great significance to this dwarven war. The deployment of bloodline ability is also good. The embodiment of god-level abilities, although extremely groundbreaking and subversive, is not necessarily a good thing for us Sendelow. The fact that you can have two bodies, and both of them, just feels amazing to me. Even if I kill you and the three studies of the director die, I will not regret it. But your fourth study, since it has to do with the dwarven wars, has to do with the survival of Sendrø, and ...... If it is for me, I will not be able to kill you here and now. ”

Durand said lightly.

Snell didn't say anything more, just listened quietly, because he knew that Durand didn't say it to him, but just Durand said it to himself.

These words are Duland's inner trade-offs, considerations, and even struggles.

To kill, or not to kill.

This question was not a problem at all, but now it has become a difficult choice question.

It's not that Durand didn't think about killing Snell, and then finding out the relevant research materials, handing them over to the Anemoly, and then cooperating with the Anemo God himself, following Snell's train of thought, to study down.

But after listening to Snell's introduction, Durand knew that the creative consciousness, the activity of his thinking, and the boldness of his conjecture in front of him were probably not comparable to the god of wind.

Snell is a real research maniac! But in order to win the dwarf war, madmen are indeed needed.

"I've decided not to kill you for now. Snell, you're probably laughing at me inside. Duland's face was calm, and he slowly pressed down with murderous intent.

He turned to Snell and smiled, "I remember your theory that said that my greatest weakness was my heart. You think I have too many bonds, too many principles, too many things to insist on. Now it seems that there is some truth to it. ”

"No, I don't mean to laugh at you." Snell seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief, and then said seriously, "I actually have a lot of admiration for your weakness." Just like me, I'm obsessed with my research, and because I need to research, I need to live. And you are attacking this weakness of mine, so that I can force me to say so much. You and I are weak and strong! is the source of our strength. ”

Durand smiled slightly, and suddenly said in surprise: "Hey, what's on that table behind you?" (To be continued......)

PS: The second update arrives ~