"What does the Fourth Natural Plague have to do with our Black Iron Castle?"

Collins' words are like...... What does your arrest of Lu Xun have to do with me and Zhou Shuren?

Li De's eyes showed a bit of deep meaning when he heard this, "Lord of Collins, everything has a cause and effect.

There's so much to stake.

The greedy and disorderly beings have a strong possessive desire for everything.

Even if it is a hoe in the hands of a farmer, a hammer in the hand of a miner, or a copper puke in a beggar's broken bowl, they will all be possessive, and the Fourth Plague has no concept of obeying the rules, and the immortal acts unscrupulously. ”

After saying that, he paused for a moment, watched Collins' face deteriorate significantly, and continued to increase his strength.

"The lives of the main plane cannot destroy them, and these natural disasters will inevitably spread beyond the main plane after the main plane cannot satisfy their desires.

Lord Collins, I bet you know how rich dungeons are in human lore.

Those greedy Fourth Scourge have a frenzied desire to explore and conquer than surface humans.

When the underworld appears in front of them, when the Black Iron Castle appears in their sight, everything will change.

As for whether it is a good change or a bad change, I think the Lord of Collins must be mentally prepared......

Maybe you will have a new life, and perhaps, you will also have destruction. ”

Li De's eyes were full of meaning, and his tone seemed to be persuasive.

He wasn't actually lying at all, and he didn't say that the player would bring destruction, he was just reminding the other party to be prepared.

But how could Collins not think on the bad side, all the information Li De gave was to reveal the horror of the other party, if Black Iron City was discovered by that group of natural disasters, the destruction might only be light, and whether the halfling race could survive was a question.

After a crazy brain supplement, a group of extremely evil beings who were chaotic and murderous, acting illogically, and directly destroying anything around them had appeared in the mind of this level 18 halfling.

This directly caused him great psychological pressure.

"It's almost inevitable that the Fourth Scourge will appear in the Underworld, and I'm here because the Bloods are about to face the challenge of these terrifying lives, and I need to strengthen my power before the other party discovers us.

Lord of Collins, only with great power can he take his place in a world full of uncertainties in the future.

Those damn greedy lives, it's terrifying. “

"So, we need to cooperate, the City of Dawn and the Black Iron Castle need to really cooperate."

After going around in a big circle, Li De still returned to the original topic.

But at this time, when the two came back to talk about this topic, their respective moods had already reversed.

Collins originally only had the mentality of trying to talk to Li De about cooperation, but this time it has turned into urgency and eagerness.

Don't underestimate the gap here, although it is just a simple change of mentality, it can win greater benefits for the City of Dawn.

Li De has no idea of starting a war against the dungeon at this stage, and he will not be able to conquer this world in a short time.

Because the main city of the halflings in the central region, the city of Ryus, has a transcendent seat, and the benefits of capturing the Black Iron City are far from outweighing the disadvantages of fighting with the transcendent.

Before the completion of the Ancient Alchemy Magic Array of the Demon Crystal Vein, his strategy for the underground world was based on cooperation.

War is only a means, and gaining benefits is the ultimate goal.

The Scissor trade has been tested on centaurs in the Low Hills, and now one-fifth of the Low Hills are now under the control of Daybreak.

Of course, in addition to external threats, there are internal reasons.

There are too many forces in the City of Dawn now.

There are many forces, which may be a good thing in the eyes of others.

But in Li De's view, there is a huge loophole in this.

The various forces under his control are too scattered, which directly leads to the territory of Daybreak City being east and west, and there is no way to link them together.

The City of Dawn, the Dwarven Valley, the Low Hills, the City of Aenos, the Crimson Mage's Tower, the Dark Covenant, and even the level 17 centaur Guido Blackwind, who began to develop near the Fish-Man Tribe.

These forces are scattered all around, resulting in Daybreak having to spend a lot of energy to rule these areas.

Moreover, the environment and dangers around each faction are different, which makes it more difficult to rule.

Coupled with the arrival of players, these chaotic guys have added a lot of variables to the already uncertain situation.

Although the intelligence command center has temporarily linked these forces in the form of an intelligence network, it has not fundamentally changed the situation in which each force is fighting its own battle.

In this case, what he needs is not to open up new spheres of influence, but to solve the internal problems exposed by the rapid development of the situation.

Unstable foundations are taboo, and Li De has a clear understanding of the current situation in the City of Dawn, he knows when to expand, and when to contract.

"Lord of Kachar, how can Black Iron Castle cooperate with the City of Daybreak?"

When it came to cooperation, Collins regained some composure in his eyes.

Although the words in Li De's mouth shocked him greatly, after all, it was the information given by Li De unilaterally, although he had already believed 7% in his heart, but before verifying it, it was impossible for him to think that what Li De said was what it was.

Although Collins was trying his best to cover it up, Li De could clearly feel that the attitude of this level 18 halfling had begun to change at this time.

The curvature of the corners of the mouth is fleeting.

Negotiation is a zero-sum game, and whoever has the initiative will get greater benefits.

Obviously, Collins, who had just sat firmly in the Diaoyutai platform, had given up the initiative at this time because of the news he confided.

In other words, he forcibly snatched the initiative.

The information gap is the most terrifying thing, the outside world is changing, and they may even face destruction in the near future, and he knows nothing.

This had a huge psychological impact on Collins.

If Collins was born on Earth, he would definitely know that there is a fixed discourse system in the online self-media - for example, people who are better than you work harder than you, and society is weeding out those who have just graduated and can't keep up with the times, and they don't deserve to live with a monthly salary of less than 50,000 yuan..... And so on and so forth,

This kind of media literature has a name: selling anxiety, fictionalizing or exaggerating certain things, making people have huge self-doubt, so as to fall into anxiety, uneasiness, and even inferiority fear.

Li De just took out the experience of being beaten by society and beat this halfling again.

Let him taste the horror of the media.

"Lord Collins, make yourself stronger, I think this should be the common idea of Daybreak City and Black Iron Castle, we have always been on the same front."

Speaking of the main point, Li De's tone became low.

"We can communicate with each other, and we can really communicate and integrate, and only then can we both grow."

"Lord of Cachar, please elaborate." Collins was also clearly interested.

Li De's eyes showed a little essence.

"For example, the City of Dawn has a rich magical heritage that can create all kinds of powerful magic scrolls, while the Black Iron Keep has a strong bow-making technology, and the halfling bow and arrow are world-famous.

The City of Dawn can send mages to train halflings to cast spellcasters on a large scale and systematically, while Black Iron Castle can send halflings who can make bows and arrows to develop new bows and arrows with us, and the fruits of the weapons and equipment developed jointly by both parties will be enjoyed by both parties......"

These words shocked Collins' heart, and he stared at Li De with wide eyes.

"Lord of Cachar, what do you say?"

"For example, the joint research department we set up has developed a super bow that is more powerful than any bow and arrow now, so that Daybreak City and Black Iron Castle can have the production technology of this kind of bow and arrow to achieve mutual strength."

Looking at Collins, who was obviously shaken, Li De's eyes were full of meaning, and he didn't give the other party much time to think, and continued.

"Second, exchange trade and commerce, the City of Dawn is located on the surface of the earth, and has vast resources and materials that dungeons do not have, including but not limited to magical materials, alchemy bombs, armor forged by dwarves, and potions for training mages......

The underworld, on the other hand, is rich in ore vein resources.

We can take what we need and exchange and trade what we have. ”

"Thirdly, the exchange and cultivation of armies, the army of Daybreak City is incomparably strong, and the rulers are of several races,

Dwarves, goblins, orcs, centaurs, humans, cyclops, and so on, there are countless classes that can be transferred.

We can help each other develop a part of our army and make up for the shortcomings of our own army.

For example, Black Iron Keep can help train archers in Dawnbreak, and we can help you train warriors, cavalry, and even doctors, blacksmiths, tailors, ......."

"Fourth ......"

By the time Li De threw out more than a dozen cooperation terms, Collins had been completely suppressed.

He never imagined that the cooperation between the two forces could go so deep that they could cooperate with each other in the research and development of weapons and equipment, share results, help each other train their armies, and make up for their shortcomings.

And they can also invest in infrastructure and help each other make all kinds of basic living materials, and all kinds of cooperation methods are simply unheard of.

It was not only these terms of cooperation that surprised Collins, but also the information that Li De revealed when he proposed these terms of cooperation also shocked him.

He originally thought that Daybreak City was just a simple vampire castle, but he didn't expect the other party to rule so many races.

The simple revelation of the information gave him a glimpse of the immense power behind the City of Daybreak.

If Li De had proposed such an in-depth cooperation at the beginning, Collins would not have agreed to anything, and who knows if this vampire had some other conspiracy.

But after the remarks of the Fourth Calamity, he wavered.

If the outside world has really changed, and the future of the Black Iron Castle is no longer certain, then what's wrong with cooperating with each other?

Moreover, it is not a loss to cooperate with the Black Iron Castle in this way, and the mere fact that Li De promised to give them systematic training of spellcasters made him excited.

The Halfling is a natural archer and is best at using bows and arrows, but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to have legions of spellcasters.

Who in glory doesn't want to be a mage who is high up and can destroy a city with a casual cast of magic.

It's a pity that the magic inheritance of the halfling is extremely weak, and although the Black Iron Castle has a mage tower, the archmage has stumbled completely on his own, made countless mistakes, and only reached level 18 with super talent.

He is an entry-level novice in how to train spellcasters, so although Black Iron Castle has level 18 archmages, the rest of the spellcasters can't even reach level 5.

"Lord of Kachar, I ......"

Looking at Collins, who was hesitant and had not made up his mind, Li De smiled slightly, he was not in a hurry to let the other party make a decision, and the cooperation between the two forces was not a trick.

Stood up and said slowly.

"Lord Collins, you don't have to rush to reply, you can go back and think about it, I will stay in Black Iron City for a few more days.

But I'm sure you'll understand that the partnership between Blackiron Castle and Daybreak is a rare opportunity for Blackiron Castle, and if you miss it, you won't have it again. ”

Li De's words are not unreasonable, this time the cooperation between the two sides seems to be equal, but in fact, the City of Dawn still suffers a little, he gives too much and asks too little.

But...... If you don't give bait, how can a fish bite the hook?

Li De showed a playful smile.

There are many people in this world who can resist temptation, but the level 18 halfling city lord Collins in front of him is obviously not among them.

In particular, his killer weapon, magic, helps them train spellcasters in large quantities, a condition that is irresistible for any race.

Hearing Li De's words, Collins also relaxed significantly, quickly got up, and his tone changed again.

"City Lord Kachar, I will arrange soldiers to guard your safety these days, and you can call them directly if you have any questions.

We hope you enjoy your trip to the Black Iron Castle. ”

Hearing this, Li De bowed slightly, and his smile brightened a little.

You?

Although the change of a title is simple, the meaning it can represent is enough to make people think deeply.

After Li De's back disappeared into the City Lord's Manor, Collins pondered for a long time in the empty hall, and finally hurriedly stood up and headed to the Black Iron Mage Tower, which was only a few hundred blades away from the City Lord's Manor.

Ten minutes later.

On the top floor of the Black Iron Mage's Tower, looking down through the glass windows from the Fifty-Bladed Tower, this majestic and magnificent city came into view, and Collins's wide eyes were relieved.

After a moment, he turned to an old figure in the room dressed in a gray-and-white mage robe, flipping through a magic book on a log-colored wooden table.

"Your Excellency Mohali...... Can this vampire be trusted? Is there really an unkillable life in this world? ”

Hearing Collins' doubtful words, Mohari Greypaw, the tower master of the Black Iron Mage Tower, the only archmage of the Black Iron Castle, and a spellcaster with a level of up to 18, shook his head a little helplessly at this moment.

"Collins, this is the fifth time you've asked? Need I give you an answer? ”

Collins froze and smiled awkwardly.

"Your Excellency Mohari, after all, this is a decision related to the fate of Black Iron City, and I must be cautious."

Mohali put down the yellowed parchment scroll magic book in his hand, and his deep yellow eyes stared at the Black Iron Castle Lord in front of him, and his tone was deep.

"Collins, the world is big, and it's normal for some existence that we can't understand, it's like magic, no one can know all the magic knowledge.

As for whether to do it or not, all I can say is ......"

At this point, Collins paused, and Collins waited for the other party's next sentence as if he had been scratched by a cat.

But at this time, the halfling mage reached out and picked up the clay water cup on the table and took a sip, as if he had no intention of continuing.

"Your Excellency Mohali....... I swear! If you could, I'd like the gods to fix your half-talking. ”

Hearing this, Mohali smiled after putting the glass down.

"What do you think we'll lose by working with vampires? What's in it for you? ”

"Losses? Harvest? Collins frowned, thought about it and said slowly.

"The loss may be that we will teach them to make bows and arrows, so that the most powerful weapons of the halflings will fall into the hands of these vampires.

The harvest is ......"

Speaking of which, he suddenly got stuck, because Collins suddenly realized that except for this loss, it seemed that the other cooperation was the profit of the Black Iron Castle.

In particular, the option that the other party will help them train spellcasters makes him feel that his bow and arrow making skills are not so valuable.

"Now, I think you have the answer, Collins, that vampire is right, if you are not strong, you will be eliminated.

We don't know what's going on in the outside world, but even if the vampire is wrong, even the Fourth Plague doesn't exist.

But so what?

Wouldn't it be a good thing that we made the Black Iron Keep stronger so that the Greyclaw Tribe could control their own destiny?

In my opinion, the biggest problem right now is not the cooperation between us and the vampires, but whether the other city's city is really as powerful as he says it is......."

Hearing this, Collins instantly felt that his thoughts were clear.

In fact, cooperation is not a problem, because in cooperation Blackiron has gained much more than it has lost, the key question is whether the vampire has so many resources and strength to support this scale of cooperation.

After figuring out the key, Collins immediately made up his mind.

"I'll talk to that vampire again."

Level 18 Archmage Mohari took a deep look at City Lord Collins, and inexplicably sighed with emotion.

"Collins, you're becoming more and more like your father.

There is only one thing you need to remember about this cooperation, Black Iron City is the Black Iron City of the Greyclaw Tribe, and we can't let those vampires weaken our control over this city in the name of cooperation.

The rest, can be discussed.

It is better to start with small-scale cooperation and wait until the initial contact is okay before expanding the scope of cooperation to full-scale cooperation. ”

"I see, Lord Mohali."

After Collins left, Mohali stood up a little ragged and came to the place where Collins had just stood, his deep yellow eyes burning out the window.

Those falcon-like eyes seemed to have seen through the towering walls at this moment, through the eternal silence and gloom, to the end of the world.

The sky of the underworld was as eternal as ever, dim and gray.

"Why do I always feel a sense of urgency...... Is it like 20 years ago, when a great catastrophe happened? My instincts have worked countless times, and I hope this one doesn't work......"

"Crowned by the great halfling god Kapolotz, I hope you will give me guidance once again, and your faithful devotee Mohali prays to you......."