"Your Excellency Karl. Terek walked up to Karl and bowed, "The Great Stormhammer knows of your arrival and has asked me to be here to greet you. ”

Flags painted with flaming warhammers waved in the wind, restless trotters kicking the ground.

Looking at the Iron Hill Boar Cavalry behind Trek, Karl couldn't believe it. He hugged Terrick in his arms, "Terrick, you tell me the truth, is there something else that has happened in Cusquez City?"

Vilia and Goliath were also a little surprised, Karl's face could be so big, and the dwarven king even sent his own guard, the Iron Hill Boar Knight Guard, to meet Karl.

The Iron Rock Boar is a ferocious boar that lives on the Iron Hill Mountains, and has long served as a mount for the King's Guard of the Dwarven Kingdom. In addition to those who have made great contributions in the kingdom, even members of the royal family cannot have the Iron Hill Boar Mount.

For example, Terek is a descendant of the Seven Sages of the Fire Hammer, and only has the Bighorn Sheep as a mount, while Bard has the Iron Hills' Boar as a mount, which means that he has made great achievements.

As a conformist race, the dwarves' impression of other races does not change once they become natural. In their eyes, although humans are smart and clever, they are also cunning and greedy, so it is okay to communicate, but they are not worth being friends.

The Dwarven King was able to entrust Carl with the task of exploring the ruins of the race, and Terike regarded Cal as a friend, and they couldn't believe it, let alone send the King's Guard to greet him.

In the human world, there is no one else who has this honor except for the legendary hero Qi Fei Dragon Slayer who helped the Dwarven Kingdom recapture the city of Kuskes. Is it really because Carl was blessed by the goddess of charm, as Carl said?

"Hello, Lord Karl. Greetings from Esa Brutehammer, son of Gaunt Brute. A deep voice rang in Karl's ears, and he looked up to see an even older dwarf standing in front of him.

"Hello, Your Excellency Esha. I'm Carl, son of Nabas, an explorer from the small town of Gran. Carter let go of Terrick's shoulders and stood up and smiled.

"This is my friends Velia Moonshadow and Goliath Wayne. Vilia and Goliath bowed slightly, "Hello, Lord Esha, may Krylonr protect you. "Hello, Your Excellency Escha, may your journey never stop. ”

In the face of the greetings of the two Veria, Eshar, an old dwarf antique, just snorted. There is no way, let the dwarves have a good impression of elves and orcs, it is better to let them not get along with the ale for half a day.

Vilia and Goliath weren't angry, they knew the dwarve's temper better than Karl. Dwarves with such an attitude are already very kind.

"Trek, why don't you summon the Heavy Armor yet?" Esa reprimanded Trek, "Your Excellency Karl, my king has been waiting in the council chamber for your arrival, please come with us now." ”

Carl scratched his head and felt a little embarrassed, it was clear that Terrick was being reprimanded for his own reasons. But Terrick's face was as usual, as if he had long been used to it.

As a magic-repelling race, the dwarves have come to accept the use of enchanted items in order to be more efficient, provided that the item is not made themselves.

Pulling a spatial-tingling blue stone from his bosom and placing it in the palm of his hand, Trek's beard-covered lips twitched slightly. A faint blue light flashed from the stone, and a mechanical heavy armored beast appeared in front of Carl and the others.

Looking at the mechanical heavy armor beast that was not much different from the real and vivid heavy armor, Carl couldn't help but admire: "Such an exquisite design is worthy of being a race that is skilled in manufacturing. ”

"Then please sit down on the Heavy Beast. ”

"Good. Karl then sat down with Vilia and Goliath on the back of the mechanical heavy-armored beast, where there was a set chair.

When Vilia jumped onto the back of the mechanical heavy armor, Esa Brutehammer, who had been slightly serious, stared at Vilia with a slight frown, as if she was struggling with something, and glanced at Carl who was sitting at the front. As if he had made a decision, Esa mounted his mount, "Let's go." "The fire hammer flag fluttered in the wind again.

Since the mutation in Kuskez City to the present, since receiving the commission from the Dwarven Kingdom, the Explorers' Guild has sent three teams to investigate the cause. But so far, all three teams have been lost, including the one led by Golden Traveler Tu Kayan.

Consul Fernandy Winston had a headache as he looked at the news coming back from the Central Mountain Oak Tavern. Another team has lost news.

In recent years, the Explorers' Guild has grown rapidly, and there is a tendency to surpass the Mercenary Guild in one fell swoop. But even so, there are very few explorers in the guild with high-ranking titles. The Golden Traveler is already a mainstay of the Guild, and losing one would be a great loss to the Guild, not to mention the potential for Tu Kayan to become a veteran explorer.

The thought of this made Fernandi's head hurt even more, such a loss meant that his year-end debriefing report would be flawed, although the expedition was inevitably damaged. But the Explorers' Guild still wants every explorer to return safely.

As the consul who managed the entire Oak Tavern of the Duchy of East Lanirens, Fernandi was still very concerned about the events of the lost El Dorado. If you can find out why the ruins of Kuskes City produce the gray fog, then the relationship between the Explorers Guild and the Dwarven Kingdom will be even better, and it will also be of great help to your own promotion. As a consul who had already sat in charge of a regional position, the only thing that interested Fernandi was the eighteen chairs at the headquarters now.

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"Ahem" The somewhat displeased Fernandi coughed, and then said, "Please come in." ”

Looking at the Reims councillor who pushed the door in, Vernandi knew that this person was the head of the Oak Tavern under the Corcolo Mountain Road in the Central Mountains. "Could it be that something has happened to the ruins of Cuskes?"

Thinking of the Central Mountains, Fernandi instantly thought of the dwarven ruins that gave him a headache.

Director Reims didn't have time to wipe the sweat on his forehead due to his anxiety, and after bowing slightly, he said anxiously: "Your Excellency, I have something to report to you. ”

"Director Reims, please don't be in a hurry. Even if it's an emergency, please be able to tidy up your appearance, otherwise it will be too rude. "There hasn't been any good news from the Corcolo Oak Tavern lately, and the few remaining favorites that Fornandi has had for Director Reims, the head of the tavern, have disappeared with Director Reims' behavior.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency. Director Lance straightened his breath and returned to his usual demeanor. "Because the matter is too urgent, there are some gaffes, and I hope that Your Excellency the Consul can forgive me for the faux pas below. ”

"What is it that could make our Excellency the Board of Directors so alarmed?" said Fernandi disapprovingly.

"The Mercenary Guild is entering Cusques City. Director Reims said.

"What are you talking about?" Fernandi couldn't believe his ears, "Could it be that the Dwarven Kingdom has also entrusted the Mercenary Guild to the Mercenary Guild? Impossible, our Guild was able to obtain the right to explore the ruins of Kuskes City or a prime minister who had a relationship with the Dwarven Kingdom, how could the Mercenary Organization get the permission of the Dwarven Kingdom?"

"Director Lance, do you know what it is to deceive a consul in the association?"

"Your Excellency, what your subordinates say is true. Lance took out an engram from the spatial ring, "Your Excellency Consul, this engram was taken by his subordinates, and it records a series of activities of the Mercenary Association in Andville Horse Mountain. ”

As the engram was activated, the mercenary organization's actions were also revealed to Fernandi. Looking at the busy people of the Mercenary Guild in the mirror, Fernandi also had to believe the words of Director Reims.

The mercenary organization's actions are obviously to excavate a certain ruin, and the only place on Andvilma Mountain that is worthy of the mercenary organization's fanfare is the ruins of Cuskes City.

"Aren't they afraid of the obstruction of the dwarven kingdom when they do this?" Fernandi still had some doubts, such an action was too reckless, if the dwarf kingdom sent an army, then the mercenary association would not get any benefit except for offending the dwarven kingdom.

"Your Excellency, I have found out about this. Director Lance said, "The mercenary guild's actions are allowed by the Dwarven Kingdom, because they have a reason that the Dwarven Kingdom cannot refuse. ”

Director Lance paused, "The Mercenary King Alan Hubbard has returned to the Dwarven Kingdom the Warhammer belonging to the Seven Sages of the Fire Hammer that was lost in the Dwarven Kingdom, and has given it the opportunity to explore the ruins of Kuskes City. ”

"I see. After Funandi muttered to himself, the only sound in the room was his tapping on the table.

"Director Reims, has the reason for the expedition's loss of news been identified?" asked Fernandy, who suddenly stopped tapping on the table.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency. The engram crystals provided by the Dwarven Kingdom show images of what happened to the dwarves, and our expedition is long dead. ”

Director Reims's answer did not satisfy Fernandy, the loss of the four expeditions was a big deal on a normal day, and it was lost in a ruin. If you want to apply for an expedition again, I'm afraid the only way to do this is to find the chief director who is sitting at the headquarters.

The exploration of the ruins of Kusx City must not be stopped, and if the gray fog can be clarified, then the research of the dwarven kingdom will be of great help. You can also take your career to the next level.

Thinking of this, Fernandi made up her mind. "Director Lance's exploration of Cuscox City can't be stopped, you go back now and continue to organize manpower to prepare for the next expedition, we must get ahead of the Mercenary Association to find out what happened in Cusquez City. ”

"What about the procedure?" said Director Reims.

"You don't have to worry about the formalities, I'll be going to the headquarters tomorrow. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency. ”

"In that case, Director Reims, you should go back first. ”

As Director Lance walked out of the room, Fernandi pulled out a document from a drawer that kept track of all the explorers in the area he was responsible for.

After a quick glance at the documents, Fernandi had a headache, there was no suitable candidate on the list, maybe he could add his own name?Fnandi laughed to himself.

Although he has not participated in expeditions for a long time after becoming consuls, the passion for burning life for expeditions still exists, and Fernandi believes that as long as he is dressed in battle, he is still a good explorer.

Closing the papers, Fernandi prepared to pack his things and head to headquarters. It was a gust of wind that blew in through the unclosed window, blowing the papers on top of the desk.

The breeze blew and the papers were stuck on a page, and Fernandi sighed and tried to put them away. The outstretched hand stopped in mid-air, and his eyes locked on a name in the middle of the file, Walter Reilly.

Walking into the city of Anko in Moscow again, Karl looked at the majestic statues of dwarves and sages on both sides of King's Boulevard, and his heart was still shocked.

After entering the city of Anko in Moscow, Terek left with the other Iron Hill Boar Knights, and Esa would lead Karl in the rest.

After asking on the road, Carl got it. Esa belongs to the Brute Hammer branch along with Terek and Bard, but Esa is not related to Trek and Bud, and Trek and Bud are shocking brothers.

The last time he came to Anke City, Moscow, Carl noticed the difference in the relationship between Terrick and Bard, but he didn't have much time, and Carl didn't find a chance to ask Terek. Now that he knows, Carl can't help but want to praise the greatness of his father, who are obviously a pair of brothers, but can become-for-tat enemies, which is really amazing.

Following Essa, Vilia looked at the diminutive dwarf in front of her, the look he had in her mind. Veria quietly leaned closer to Carl's side, then gave Carl a wink. But Carl didn't seem to sense Vilia's hint, and followed Esar Hammer forward as usual.

"Lord Karl, please go this way. Esha's deep voice rang out, and Karl realized that the road Esha had taken was not the same one that Terrick had taken him on the previous time.

Esa led Carl and them to a volley path. The trail was narrow, just big enough for two people to walk side by side. The trail has no protection, which makes people feel very insecure, and they feel that if they are not careful, they will fall into the endless abyss under their feet. And above Carl's head, the road crisscrossed like a path under his feet.

Karl, who was slowly following behind Esha, suddenly felt a wind blowing up from the abyss underground, which caught him a little off guard, if it weren't for the Goliath behind him, he quickly grabbed Karl.

"Be careful" Before Carl could stabilize his body, another strong wind blew up from the abyss.

This time, not only Carl, but even Goliath was a little shaky, but it was the lightest Weilia who was as stable as Batu Mountain.

The strong wind came suddenly, disappeared quickly, and disappeared in an instant.

"Your Excellency Karl, you're alright. Esa walked up to Karl and greeted, "I'm sorry, it was my negligence to forget about the hellwinds. ”

"Hell Winds?" asked Carl, who had already stabilized his body, curiously.

"Yes. After thousands of years of excavation, Mount Batu has been hollowed out by our dwarves. Then, I don't know that on that day, a strong wind will blow from the ground, and many people will die because of it, so we will name this wind the Hell Wind. In order to prevent the winds of hell, we have blessed the blessings of Muradin on this path. Esa was a little embarrassed and said, "The city of Anke in Moscow has not been visited by humans for many years, which makes us forget that the blessings on the trail do not apply to humans. ”

"It doesn't matter. Karl laughed, "I hope Lord Esa will allow us to use a little magic, but I don't think the Explorer God Hendermolly can forgive me for delaying meeting the great Stormhammer because of this hellish wind." ”

Esa hesitated for a long time before nodding.

Since Esa agreed to Karl's use of magic, Karl naturally reciprocated by simply giving himself and Goliath a little gravitational blessing, so that he could avoid the extremely irregular hellish winds from causing trouble for him. As for Vilia, if the hellish winds were stronger, she would still be able to dance in the air.

Although inherently incompatible with the elements of magic, dwarves are able to sense magical fluctuations. And in Karl, Esa could barely feel the fluctuations of the magic element, and bowed to Karl gratefully. "Lord Esha, please don't have to. We're friends. Carl smiled.

"Friends. Esa said loudly.

Then the group hastened to the council chamber in Escha's mouth.

At this moment, in the council chamber of the dwarven kingdom, Xos Stormhammer sat on the throne with an expressionless face. He was a little tired at the moment, and even the beard that the dwarves paid the most attention to was a little messy at the moment.

The Hammer Sage Devaki Thunderhammer, who appeared during Karl's first visit to the Dwarven King in Anko, Moscow, sat to the left of the throne, and opposite him sat Karik Hammer, the descendant of the Hammer Wizard of the Hammer of the only three remaining Fire Hammer Sages, the father of Terrick and Bud. Another descendant of the Hammer Magi, Axe Ironclad, led the dwarven army to guard the ruins of the city of Kuskes.

"Great King, do we really need to leave the fate of our dwarves in the hands of a human?" Although his two sons had a very good relationship with Karl, Karrick still couldn't trust Karl.

In the past, Karrick also had a very good foreign friend, but every time he saw his severed palm, Karrick couldn't trust the foreigner.

"Karik, on this point, it is not only the king's meaning, but our god, the soul caster Muradin, has also sent down an oracle to give full trust to His Excellency Karl. Sage Dwachi explained slowly.

After listening to the words of the sage Dwachi, Karik did not speak, but silently looked at the dwarf king Xos who was sitting on the throne. After seeing the latter's wordless acquiescence, Karrick still couldn't accept it.

"Even so, I can't trust a human, especially a human who is an adventurer. They can do anything for their treasures, and this severed palm of mine was cut off by greedy humans. Karrick said excitedly.

"As a firehammer sage, do you want to go against the will of God?" If Karrick's previous objections were tolerated, Dwarch was now on the verge of blasphemy.

"Karrick. Xos slammed his right hand into Karrick like a warhammer. A bolt of thunder emerged from the top of the council chamber and struck Karek directly, "Karrick Hammer, your words and deeds have offended the great Soul Forger Muradin, and I, Sox Stormhammer XX, in the name of the Lord of Thunder, have condemned you to sin. ”

As Xos's words fell, three more bolts of thunder struck Karek directly.

Looking at Karrick, who had fallen unconscious, Xos sighed. "Guards. Dwarch called in the guards to carry Karrick out.

"Your Majesty. Seeing that Karrick had been carried away, Dwach turned to Kerthos and said, "Don't worry, since the great Lord of Thunder, Muradin, has sent down an oracle, then the mutation in Kuskes City will definitely be perfectly resolved." "I hope so. Somehow, he put his hands on his head and said.

"Your Excellency Karl has arrived. As the door to the council hall opened, Esa led Carl and his party into the chamber.