The Artisan Hall looks like a huge blackstone fortress from a distance. Sogard's giant statue stands at the end of the corridor, where the wide avenue of hammers forks in the road. The main road leads to the Hall of the Artisans, the main avenue that leads to the Hall of the Lords. That is, the treasure hall of Sogard, the lord of Dulong City.

Other roads lead to different areas.

"The Blackstone Trail leads to the main mine, which holds a staggering amount of treasure. The main mining area can be divided into black iron mining area, silver mining area, gem mining area and so on. I can show you around when I'm done with the lord. ”

Walking beside Rod, Goodlands gushed about the vastness of Dulong City. And its magnificence can be intuitively felt with the naked eye. Even without the introduction of the dwarves, the staggered stonemason passages overhead can make Rhodes feel the greatness of the dwarven city.

When you enter the craftsman's hall, you will first be greeted by the incomparably large forging furnace. It occupies almost all of the center of the building. Flames erupt from the tuyere of the forge and make a dragon-like whirring sound, which is breathtaking. A group of dwarven blacksmiths walked back and forth like ants underneath it.

This magnificent scene reminds Rhodes of Ironforge in World of Warcraft. However, the scene in front of him is not comparable to Ironforge after all. The huge hall is divided into several areas, including a raw material area, a forging area, a smelting area, a rest area, and a bathing area...... A circle of small rooms was carved along the edge of the hall, distributed on the stone rock wall, which were connected by a circular stone path, and the circle stretched up along the stone wall.

According to Bogur and Goodlands, these small rooms are forges. The dwarves seem to be united, but in fact, the property is separate and independent, and what they forge belongs only to themselves, and if someone forges a rare treasure, it is worth showing off. In dwarven society, blacksmiths, stonemasons, and craftsmen are also divided into several ranks. The higher the level, the higher the social status, so unless they forge the Nation's Heavy Weapon, in most cases, they craft their own items independently.

"We have to go to the periphery. The high temperatures in the center forge will make you unbearable. ”

Goodlands said.

You can see that the Hammer Boulevard still has a way here, either go straight and go through the central forge to reach the Hall of Lords. Either bypass the forge and walk from the side, go around half a circle, and you can also leave the craftsman's hall. Goodlands is an attentive dwarf, and he knows that with the physique of a dwarf, he can resist the heat, but with the physique of a human, he may not be able to endure it. Especially the Frost Witch behind Rhodes, who looked like she was already sweating.

"Are you alright?"

Rod asked Caroline with concern. I saw that the witch was sweating profusely, and her velvet coat was sticking to her fair skin, and she was almost wet...... Fortunately, she still wears other clothes inside, so she doesn't look so embarrassed.

"I'm fine. ”

Caroline reluctantly squeezed out a smile in response.

"I told you not to come, but you didn't believe it. ”

"Okay, I was wrong...... But the scenery here is truly spectacular, and if I don't come, I will regret it for the rest of my life. ”

The witch said with a wink. Rod could only sigh -

"...... like a child"

Ten minutes later, Rhodes and his party followed Goodlands out of the craftsman's hall. Came to the most core place of the entire Dulong City-the Lord's Hall.

This ornate and sturdy building was built on the second floor of Dulong City. (2nd floor from top to bottom)

For this building, Rhodes has actually heard of it for a long time, and countless adventurers have passed it on by word of mouth, saying that the luxury and magnificence of the Lord Hall of Dulong City are legendary. And when he saw it with his own eyes, Rhodes was still impressed by its magnificence.

The main path into the lord's hall is paved with silver, like a large mirror, reflecting the light of the fire around it.

The guards were dressed in heavy silver plate armor and held shields and axes made of stainless steel. From a distance, it looks like a tin can. The stone pillars of the main hall are extremely thick, and they are even rougher than the hundred-year-old trees in Lone Wolf Village. It takes at least a dozen people to hug it.

And after entering the main hall, an even more shocking sight appeared. The ceiling of the entire Lord Hall of Dulong City is decorated with kyanite. This gemstone is a scarce commodity in the outside world, and even on the black market, it is often priceless. Because it is almost a specialty of Dulong City. It can reflect a beautiful blue glow in sunlight, and the radiation produced is beneficial to the human body.

It is inconceivable that the dwarves would use this gem to decorate the ceiling of the hall. Looking up, the entire ceiling is like a blue sea, reflecting the figures of people and the fire in the main hall. The entire hall is illuminated like a crystal palace.

In the pale blue light, the lord of Dulong City, Sogard Defender, sat on the sapphire throne. He looked like an old man who had gone through the vicissitudes of life, his hair and beard were all white, but his body was still full of vitality. Rock-hard muscles bulged out from inside his clothes, and a pair of dark gray eyes stared at the visitor. The mammoth skull behind him seems to tell the world that he once led the people to defend the city, which is a symbol of glory.

"Ah, you must be the Thunder Fury they call Rhodes, Rhodes the Manticore Slayer?"

The sonorous voice of Lord Sogard echoed through the main hall.

Standing in this hall of precious stones and silver, Rhodes felt so small. At the same time, I have to admire the superb skills of the dwarves.

"Thunder's Fury...... Haha, when did they give me such a title? It was just an accidental lightning strike, and I didn't die. ”

Standing in front of the dwarven lord, Rhodes laughed at himself.

"That's a miracle. We dwarves welcome all who are blessed by the gods. And those who are gracious to my people. ”

Sogard said, and, in a tone that clearly emphasized the second half of the sentence. This reminded Rhodes of the racial character of dwarves who have kindness and revenge.

"Lord Rhodes, I've heard your story. I've made many human friends in my life, but there aren't many like you. Kill the Manticore, resist the Beastmen who are several times your size, and defeat the Norscan invaders with a third of your strength. These deeds are rare even among the dwarves. At the same time, you also saved the Thunder Axe Caravan. You know it's a caravan directly under Dulong City. What Goodlands doesn't tell you is that they brought back not only ceramics and wheat, but also a large number of currencies. Your act of bravery has saved Dulong City a great deal of damage. ”

"For that, I want to thank you so much. ”

Sogard said, stepping down from his throne.