The city of Dulong between the mountains was covered in a bleak white snow.

After climbing over a straight mountain, the ground buildings of Dulong City came into view.

"Here we are, the city of mountains. ”

Goodlands, the leader of the dwarven caravans, said proudly.

The complex of buildings in front of him reminded Rhodes of the Ice Palace in the capital of Kislev. However, the ice and snow that covers the city of Dulong are naturally caused by the cold climate, and Katerina's Ice Palace is a product of magic.

Along the mountain trail, Rhodes and his party continued to descend.

There are more than a dozen roads here, all of which lead to Dulong City from outside the mountains. It gives Rhodes the feeling that all roads lead to Rome. At the same time, Rhodes knew that the city was much smaller than it seemed. In all dwarven forts or cities, the underground part is always much larger than the above-ground part.

"Friend, when I arrived in Dulong City, I would like to thank you very much. What are you looking for? Dulong City has the best beer. ”

The leader of the caravan, Goodlands, said enthusiastically.

"Demand...... There is indeed ...... I hope you can help me introduce the lord of Dulong City. ”

Rhodes replied straight to the point.

Unexpectedly, the other party agreed without hesitation.

"No problem, even if you don't say it yourself, Lord Sogard will receive you. We owe you a favor, friend. ”

Goodlands returned heartily.

Two hours later, they finally arrived at the gate of Dulong City.

The small castle fortress overlooking from the mountainside is so magnificent when it reaches the ground. The huge iron gates were five or six stories high, large enough for mammoths and giants to pass through. The gate is flanked by a huge coiling dragon statue, and directly above the gate, a giant dragon skull hangs. The whole gate gives people a solemn sense of solemnity.

The dwarven guards on either side of the gate looked like ordinary dwarves. They were waist-high in size, disproportionate to the size of a massive structure. What Rhodes had never been able to understand was why the dwarves, a short race of stature, liked such grand buildings. For their height, a tunnel of more than a meter is enough to pass, but it is said that the gates of almost all dwarven fortresses and castles are so grand...... Maybe it's to show off the skill of their craftsmen, Rod thought.

"It's here, home!"

The dwarves in the caravan shouted excitedly.

They lined up in a straight line, slowly passing through the gate, humming the same tune in their mouths—

From the frozen sea to the mountains at the edge of the world,

Dwarves are the bravest;

From Bretonnia to the Badlands,

Dwarves are the most industrious;

From Arabi to Norsca,

Dwarves are the most powerful.

We are warriors on the blade,

We are craftsmen in the flames,

We are the brave in the mountains.

Artillery tomahawks, slaughtering greenskins,

Flame Warhammer, slay the nezumi.

Drink the wine, the dwarves win!

Circulate......

Following behind these little men, Rhodes couldn't understand a single word of the song they hummed. Rhodes and the people of Blackhammer speak the lingua franca. But the dwarven race is very ancient, and before the development of human civilization, they had their own brilliant civilization. At the same time, it also has its own unique language - Kazali.

After revealing their identity, the guards let Rhodes and his party go. After walking through the huge stone gate, you will enter the interior of Dulong City.

"We took the elevator and went directly to the artisan hall. ”

The caravan leader Goodlands said. He excitedly led the way, while introducing the style and appearance of Dulong City, he did not forget to brag with his life-saving benefactor.

"The great city under the mountains, what you see now is only the tip of the iceberg. This elevator connects the underground and the worlds above ground. It will take us to the heart of the mountains, the true heart of the city. See? Those carvings on the cliff face are the ancestral heroes of the dwarves. They created the world, they sculpted the world. ”

Looking in the direction Gudrem was pointing, Rhodes saw statues jutting out of the rock wall. They are all carved out of a large stone, and each statue has a platform protruding from the rock wall underneath, and these huge statues are placed on top of these platforms that protrude from the cliff.

Rhodes couldn't imagine how the dwarves had worked on the cliffs and built the platforms, but they did anyway. The statue, which looks so small, could actually be surprisingly large. Just like the large city gate outside, it is so small and like a building block when viewed from the mountainside, and it is shocking to look at it when you walk in front of it.

As the height of the elevator decreased, the temperature around him continued to rise, and Rhodes knew that he was in the middle of the mountain.

At the foot is another large platform that looks like a city square for dwarves. Small black dots walk up and down on it.

"Hammer Square. It was the largest square in the entire Dulong City. The square also connects the living area to the mining area. This elevator has come to an end here. The area below requires walking or minecarting. The ancestors of the great Dulong City built this vertical cliff ladder. As soon as a foreign enemy threatens the safety of the city, the guards will close the elevators. In this way, the enemy from the outside will not be able to come in anyway. If you must come in, you can only get in through tunnels dug from other parts of the mountain. ”

"That's why you hate the nezumi so much. ”

Rod asked.

"Yes, the nezumi are a filthy and disgusting race, and all dwarves have a mission to slaughter them. ”

Goodlands gritted his teeth and returned.

"We went all the way, the Hall of Lords was at the back of the Hall of Artisans, and Lord Sogard was inside. I've told the guard about the situation, and I'm sure he's already waiting for us in the hall. ”

Goodlands continued.

He and Bogur, the butcher, walked ahead, familiar with the dense cobweb-like roads.

"Lord Rhodes, we will do our best to meet your requests. You must know that Dulong City is not short of metal, and there is no shortage of weapons. My people are all masters of forging, and a dwarf who can't forge and dig is not a qualified dwarf. Do you know what Dulong City produces?"

Rod shook his head and smiled at the proud dwarf in front of him.

"Abundant in all kinds of gemstones. White diamonds, red diamonds, crystals, emeralds, opals, kyanite...... In fact, kyanite is the most famous. At the same time, Dulong City also has rich ore resources. There are several large metal mining areas here, including iron ore, copper mines, and silver mines. You must know that the silver of Dulong City is world-famous. It's like a treasure trove with everything fascinating. ”

Goodlands introduced Dulong City in standard lingua franca. Years of trading with the outside world have made him very proficient and precise in his lingua franca. And through his description, Rhodes can also get a glimpse of the whole picture of this great city.