Slowly falling to the ground, Phoenix shrunk and flew onto Carl's shoulders, where he waited side by side with Vilia and Goliath for the arrival of Axy, the Hammer Sage.

As the gate of the fortress creaked open, Yaxie took the lead and rushed into the fortress playground, "Human boy, do you want to drink?" Although he had expected it, Karl did not expect that the owner of the Hammer of the Mountains, one of the seven great hammers of the dwarves, would be like this, and he had just fought hard, and now he could drink together.

"What's the matter, none of them can drink?" Seeing that none of the three of Karl answered his question, Yaxi's face suddenly turned ugly, "It's still waste!" "No...... We just want to know if you have enough wine for us to drink?" Karl said with a smile that didn't care about Axy's inappropriate words, and Goliath smiled the same way.

"Do you doubt that the dwarves have enough ale? Axy shouted to the dwarf who had appeared on the walls of the fortress earlier. "Axie, stop drinking yet, those demonic beasts that should go to hell are here again. Inke said as he walked briskly up to Axie. "Those damn monsters still dare to come, Inke, this time I must let those monsters who only have bodies and no brains know that our dwarves' muskets are not vegetarians. Axy didn't greet Karl and walked directly with Inke to the fortress walls.

"Why are these monsters attacking the dwarven fortress again?" Karl asked curiously, "It seems that there is something wrong with our previous guess, not that some terrible monsters are driving the beast tide, but the actions of these monsters themselves." Goliath said, "Leave that alone, let's go up and have a look." Karl walked straight to the walls of the fortress.

"Vilia, why don't you go?" asked Golia, after walking a few steps, he found that Vilia was standing still and not moving. "Goliath, have you noticed that something has been watching us all along?" asked Goliath, looking around at the unusually normal playground. Goliath also looked around and shook his head. "Maybe it's my delusion, I don't know why I've been feeling ominous since I stepped into this fortress, maybe our trip to Cusquez City was a mistake from the beginning. Velia's words sent Goliath deep in thought.

Carl is an emotional person, and many times Carl will act without hesitation when the other party needs help, and when he was hunted down by the religious ruling, Carl just shot directly. Such a personality is a good thing for a friend, but it can also put a partner in danger at times.

Originally, with the strength of Carl's three people, as long as it was not an adult dragon or something like an adult dragon, they could easily deal with it, but what they didn't expect was that they were not facing not only a young dragon, but two, and two regional black dragons.

In the end, with the help of Karl's cry from the Ice Empress, an ice magic scroll from the dead ghost father, one of the regional black dragons was trapped, and the three of them successfully killed the two dragons. But the gain is much less than the effort, so some of Carl's decisions in the later expeditions were limited by Vilia.

And this time, it was Carl who summoned the two of them after he understood about it, and nothing special happened so far, so Vilia didn't interfere too much with Carl's decision, and now it seems that I need to pay more attention to it in the later actions.

"Anyway, now that we're no longer going back, let's help Carl finish this expedition, after all, this may be the last expedition for the three of us. Goliath's expression was a little sad, and Veria knew what the reason was, so she didn't say anything more, but stepped forward and said to Goliath: "Let's go, let's see the beast tide of this central mountain range." ”

This dwarven fortress called Fort Horn was an outpost established by the builder Sogol in order to recapture the city of Kuskes after the glory of the city was extinguished. The fortress was permanently garrisoned by 3,000 dwarven hoplites and three dwarven musketeers of 100 dwarven musketeers, with Inke Copperbeard as the commander of Fort Horn.

After the mutation in Kuskes City, as the closest dwarf fortress to Kuskes City, and the only place where it can safely enter Kuskes City, Moscow Anke City immediately sent a bighorn sheep cavalry force led by Yakesi to strengthen its defense.

Climb the walls of the fortress and you will be greeted by the dwarven musketeers who are waiting for you. As a long-range attack unit, the Dwarven Lance in the Dwarven Musketeer is an excellent weapon, with great power in both air and ground. When the Orcs and Gnolls of the Northland invaded the nascent city of Anko in Moscow, the Dwarves suffered before the war because the Dwarven hoplites were slow enough to attack the high-speed gnolls. Later, under the guidance of the human archmage Gandaus, the greatest craftsman in the history of the dwarves and the forger of the second storm hammer, Dinlaki, created the first dwarven musket, which attacked frequently and powerfully, and immediately caught the orcs off guard.

However, it is strange that there are no countries in the human kingdom that can make dwarven muskets, and some human countries that have muskets are only dwarven products purchased through goblins. Anthropologists don't understand this, and dwarves themselves don't understand it.

"Can you rely on these to resist the beast tide?" asked Veria with some uncertainty. Looking at the number of dwarven musketeers, not only Vilia, but also Goliath also had doubts in his heart, after all, three hundred dwarven musketeers were very nervous to fill the fortress walls, not to mention the fierce demonic beasts in the overwhelming smoke and dust in the distance.

"Elven girl, are you looking down on our dwarven muskets, do you want to try it?" said Inke with a short musket pointed at Vilia dissatisfiedly. Vilia just smiled slightly, but didn't say anything, and on Ink's short neck, there was already a dagger horizontally on it, slightly embedded.

"Damn, have you had enough trouble, there's a big guy in these beast tides, put down your stupid dagger, if you don't deal with that big guy, Hornfort could be destroyed. When Yaksi saw Inke and Carl arguing, he immediately yelled angrily.

"Hmph. After Inke put the short-handled musket down in anger, Karl also withdrew the dagger into the spatial ring. "Big guy?" Karl asked curiously as he walked over to Axy's side. "It's an abyss demon ape entrenched in the depths of Under Armour Mountain, but this abyss demon ape has been sleeping for a long time, and the beast tide has not come out every year, I don't know why it appeared this time. ”

"Abyss Demon Ape, what kind of magical beast is this, how come I've never heard of it?" Hearing the new name of the Abyss Demon Ape, Carl was curious. After all, when you are out on an adventure, you have to know some about the names and habits of some fierce demon beasts, but among the monsters that Carl knows, there is no record of the fierce demon beast of the abyss demon ape, but there is another kind of ape monster, called the forest giant ape, a kind of monster that lives in the depths of the mountains, and it also exists in the central mountain range.

"It's a mutated forest giant ape. After the dragon Alexianco attacked the city of Cuskez, the aura from the abyss dispersed into the central mountain range, and it was at that time that the abyssal demon ape was infected by the abyssal aura. I don't know why it didn't corrupt its mind, and it became more powerful, but after a fight with another forest ape, it fell into a deep sleep. Yakesi explained.

"If it is not restrained and allowed to attack Fort Clarrum, then it will not be able to be stopped with its current forces. Human, do you dare to go with me and kill that beast?" asked Yaxi, looking directly into Karl's pure eyes. "Why not?" Karl asked with a smile.

"In that case, then you can come with me. With that, Yaxi jumped off the wall. "Carl, are you okay?" asked Vilia worriedly. "Don't worry, that little injury won't affect me. Phoenix, let's go. Karl smiled confidently at Vilia, and like Axy, he jumped off the wall, and was caught by the enlarged Phoenix, flying towards the tide of beasts that were already approaching the dwarven fortress.

In the woods of the mountains of Mount Andvilma, Amerigo was at the forefront, followed by Vasco, a veteran explorer of the Explorers Guild, and five attendants.

"My lord, we just got the news that there is a beast tide near Mount Andvillema and Mount Endarmour, should we avoid it for a while?" said Vasco as he brought a glimmering red gem to Amerigo. Amerigo glanced at the information displayed in the ruby and said to Varys, "It doesn't matter, this beast tide should have happened suddenly due to some factors. Just pay attention to the bumps. Tomorrow is the time when the gray fog concentration in Cusquez City is at its lowest, and you must enter Cusquez City tomorrow. Although the gray fog has no effect on us humans, after all, it will affect the line of sight, and there are many crises in the city of Kuskes, so it is necessary to choose a good time. ”

"My lord, I've always had a question. Vasco paused and said, "My lord, you have suspected that the spatial tunnels of the abyss and the main plane have been created in the depths of Kuskes City, and these gray fogs are also generated because of this, so why does the gray fog only have an effect on the dwarves, but not the problems of other races? ”

"Actually, I don't know why. Amerigo's words shocked Vasco, "My lord, you don't even know?" "Vasco, don't think that I, Amerigo, am omniscient and omnipotent, even a god can't know everything. But one thing you have to understand is to face the unknown with fearlessness? If you don't explore it because you don't understand the cause of the gray fog and don't know how to crack it, so many ruins will only be buried in the ground without seeing the sun and moon. Amerigo said earnestly, "As long as we make all the preparations we need, then even if it is the abyss hell, then we can go there." ”

"Thank you for your teachings, it's the subordinates who are ignorant. Vasco said humbly. "Vasco, I really hope that there will be more and more young people in the association to take our place as old guys, the atmosphere in the association is too old-fashioned, and it is time to change some new blood. Amerigo gave Vasco a deep look, and then said, "Let's go, we'll get to that entrance before dark." "Yes. ”

The Greywater mercenary group, which had spent the night safely, was already packing their bags and preparing to head for their intended destination. After a night of treatment, Jerry's injuries were largely recovered. Chris is also an infected person infected by the poisonous rat virus, and the virus will not be transmitted after biting others, so Jerry has received some external injuries, and he can recover for a while, but Jerry will definitely be unable to fight for the next period of time. Sir Wacor was ready to have the Captain take Jerry back to the station when the Commander arrived.

"Potter, what's the environment like?" Before setting off, Sir Wacole asked Potter, the Ranger in the group, to check the nearby environment, and if there was no danger, the team moved quickly, and then arrived at the place agreed with the captain, and rested again.

"There's no problem, because of the beast tide, not to mention a magical beast around here, not even a small bird. Potter replied. "Okay, in that case, let's move forward. Aim to reach the meeting point before dark. Mages and Demon Swordsmen bless buffs for others. When Ser Wacole heard Potter's answer, he spoke directly to the two mages in the team, Chris and Harris, and the three magic swordsmen. "Yes. The five of them then blessed all the remaining team members with buff spells.

When everything was ready, the mercenary team, which was now only fifteen men, ran to the depths of the Andwerma Mountains.

On the outskirts of Mount Andvilma, in a valley that has been kept out by the Mercenary Society. Colin, the leader of the Greywater Mercenary Regiment, was sitting in a tent, reading a message from Sir Wacole, and when Colin saw the Czechs brutally beating Jerry to the ground, his sword-like eyebrows were completely twisted together.

"Someone, please come over Lord Brandt. Colin said to the attendants standing guard outside the tent. "Yes, Commander. ”

It didn't take long for the tent to be opened, and a middle-aged man in heavy armor walked in with a sword. "Hello, Chief Colin. I don't know what you're asking me for. Brandt asked with a slight bow.

Looking at Brant, who was sent by the mercenary association to assist him, but was actually under surveillance, Colin handed over the letter in his hand, "This is the news from the first captain of my regiment, Wacor. They were attacked by a tide of beasts and abyssal rat demons in the Andvil Horse Mountains. ”

As a result, after a cursory glance at the letter, Brant raised his head and looked at the leader of the Greywater Regiment in front of him, and said, "I don't know what the Captain means?" "According to the previous information, we didn't know that there would be an Abyss Demon in Cusquez City, and now the manpower of the Wakor is completely insufficient, so I am ready to go to Anderville Mountain in person." Colin leaned back to his seat.

"Captain, you should know about the agreement between the Association and the Dwarven Kingdom, right? Twenty people is the limit of what they can accept, if the Captain wants to personally lead the team to Kusquez City, then I am not very easy to explain to the Association and the Dwarven Kingdom. Brandt's tone was flat, but Colin knew the threat in Brandt's words.

"Lord Brandt, I'm not going alone. I know you're curious to know why I was able to get the Mercenary King to agree to my trip to Kouskes, and now I'm going to tell you that I want to get the lost Stormhammer of the Dwarven Realm. And, I already have specific location information. Colin spoke softly, but landed in Brandt's ears, not weaker than Thunder.

"Lord Colin, Lord Mercenary King won't agree to you doing this. This would provoke a war between the Dwarven Kingdom and the Guild. Brandt was shocked and angry, he now felt that Colin had gone mad.

"No, Lord Brandt, Lord Mercenary knows my purpose, and Speaking of which, His Majesty told me the whereabouts of the Stormhammer. Colin glanced at Brandt, who was already stupefied, and then said: "Lord Brandt, I know that you all want to fight for votes for the Mercenary King election in a year's time, let me tell you this, as long as you can help me obtain the Stormhammer, then I will stand behind the mercenary king chosen by your faction, the support of a top mercenary group, I believe that his chances of winning the title of mercenary king will be greatly increased." ”

"Even if, the mercenary king supported by my faction is not the current mercenary king?" Brant asked in disbelief. "Yes. If you don't believe it, we can conclude the Styx Pact. Colin stood up and walked over to Brandt.

"Then there is one more thing I want to ask your Excellency. Why do you want to tell me these things? I'm just a person here, and I can't help adults. Brandt had regained his usual composure, and he looked at Colin and spoke the last question in his mind.

"Quite simply, I don't want to expose my goals yet. After all, the goal of the mercenary king's communication with the Dwarf Kingdom is the Explorers Guild, and he also wants to know the reason behind the problems that have arisen in the ruins of Kuskes City. But at this time, if I ignore your obstruction and go directly to Anderville Horse Mountain, I'm afraid, without the need for the Dwarf Kingdom, the Mercenary King will personally come to punish me. So I need adults to cooperate with me and put on a good show. Colin put his thoughts and thoughts out.

"My lord, this is a big matter, and I need to discuss it with the people behind me. Brant hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"No, I can't. Master Brandt, you don't have a choice now, either agree to work with me or die here. I will tell the Guild about your heroic death in the rat demon attack. Colin's reddened left hand had slowly lifted.

Brant knew that Colin had a powerful ghost sealed in his left hand, which would dye his entire arm red when he attacked, and that he would have to drink blood as long as he awakened the sleeping ghost. So, seeing the left arm that had been dyed red, Brant knew that if he didn't promise Colin now, he would indeed die here.

"Okay, I promise you. However, I also hope that Captain Colin will do what he says. Otherwise, the adults know the consequences of betraying the association. Blanco threatened.

"Lord Brandt doesn't have to threaten me, since I'm willing to talk to you about it, it means that I will definitely comply. Colin sat back in his chair and closed his eyes.

Seeing that Colin didn't want to pay attention to himself anymore, Brant snorted coldly and turned to leave.

In front of Hornfort, Karl had pulled Axe to Phoenix's back, and the two of them and a bird rushed together towards the rampaging beast tide.