Thinking of this, Tomodo took a deep look at Claudio. The skeleton of black iron, wrapped in a wrap of linen, was carefully carried on its back.

Then pick up the hammer and swing it at the pillar crystal.

One hammer, two hammers, three hammers, the crystals were completely shattered and lost their effect.

Seeing this, Tomodo was relieved to carry Claudio on his back. Black Iron walked out, closed the secret room, and easily drove to the depths of the fortress, as if deep into a huge underground cave space.

Ore is littered with ore, broken furnace facilities, and battle marks, but it was not spared from the fall of Black Iron Castle thousands of years ago.

But Tomodo ignored that, and went deeper, in front of a giant lava lake.

At this time, the place where the dwarves were most proud of the dwarven clan in his memory was empty.

Apparently, it has also been taken away by fraudsters.

The "Solar Furnace" is a furnace device created by countless generations of Black Iron Castle dwarves, and as its name suggests, a sun-like furnace.

Relying on this furnace, the dwarves can forge weapons and equipment with high efficiency, not only smelting various metals and materials, but also smelting new metals and materials, from which the "Dwarven Shield" is forged.

But that's not all, as long as the conditions are right, the "Solar Furnace" can forge legendary treasures, and even... Demigods.

This is the foundation of the dwarven clan of the Black Iron Castle.

If placed in an orderly camp like the Dwarves, it will be a treasure for the Protectors, but if it is placed in an evil camp like the Fraudster, it will only become a murder weapon that endangers the world.

It's been thousands of years since the fraudsters took the "Furnace of the Sun", and who knows how many weapons and equipment they have made and how many evildoers they have armed with them?

After a slight hesitation, Tomodo left the area and followed his memory to a high ground outside the Black Iron Castle.

From here, you can have a good view of the exposed part of the Black Iron Castle, and this is also the place where he and Claudio often stopped and made an oath to protect the Black Iron Castle.

Will Claudio. The remains of Black Iron were buried here, and a flat stone tablet was skillfully smashed with a hammer, on which the name was carved.

After one last deep look.

Tomodo left here without looking back, and now he wants to take revenge on the fraudster, relying on the fact that he is not as good as before, and has been reduced to a race that is not even as good as a troll, it is no longer very likely.

And he also has self-knowledge, let him fight and kill or iron and forge is okay, if he wants to reunite the divided dwarf race, it is difficult for him.

In this case, Tomodo naturally thought of Ji Chen in his head, although his current strength was not very strong, and his territory was just an isolated island in the ocean.

But before looking at its series of manifestations, as well as the characteristics of being swept up by the gods.

Perhaps, this human, who is still weak in his eyes, will be able to help him unite the dwarves in the future and take revenge on the fraudsters?

There was some drumming in my heart.

But Tomodo has been isolated from the world for thousands of years, except for Erin's pointed ears and Ji Chen, he doesn't know anyone at all, and the people he knows are already dead.

There is no choice in all.

Compared with looking for pointy ears for help, he felt that it was easier to accept it to ask Ji Chen for help, and that kid's temperament was more in line with his appetite.

And the elves?

Dogs don't look for it!

.....

The next morning.

It's still in that hall.

Raymond reported on the results of yesterday's consultations and negotiations with a number of businessmen.

"Except for Gilder's forty per cent share, the remaining sixty per cent was given to nine merchants, each with a share ranging from half to one and a half."

"Because it is a long-term cooperative relationship, they have made certain concessions on the price, which is about 15% higher than the last time."

"Considering the price and commercial strength, except for these nine merchants, I have rejected their requests for cooperation."

"With Gilder, the arms and equipment business of the Crown of the Sea in the Northern Continent will be sold by these ten merchants."

"This is a preliminary business contract, please see if there is anything that needs to be amended."

Raymond put a stack of parchment on the table, on which is a standard business contract officially recognized and protected by the Principality of Maplewood, once signed by both parties, it will take effect in the principality, and the party who violates the content of the contract will be pursued by the official special commercial management agency of the principality, and because of the absolute neutrality of the Principality of Maple Grove and the development of commerce, this standard contract is also widely used in the Northern Continent, recognized by many kingdoms and principalities, and also has considerable legal effect.

This world seems to be a hierarchical world cloaked in medieval skin, but in some ways it is not inferior to Bluestar.

Ji Chen picked up one and looked at it, didn't find any problems, and was quite satisfied in his eyes, "You did a good job, it seems that I didn't look at the wrong person,

However, you need to be careful not to let other people with bad eyes play tricks and ruin our deal. ”

He is not afraid of attacks on the surface, but he is afraid that those aborigines who have some background will secretly play conspiracy in the shadows and make some trouble for the crown of the sea.

"I wouldn't have been able to do this without you giving me a chance." Raymond shook his head quite humbly, and when he heard the words behind him, he said confidently: "As long as Gilde wants to make money, and if they want to make a lot of money, they will take the initiative to help us block those troubles hidden in the shadows." ”

"After all, blocking businessmen from making money is more hateful than killing their entire family."

Ji Chen nodded, it is indeed this reason.

After a pause, he asked.

"Do you know the location of the Elven Embassy in Maple Grove Harbor?"

Raymond was slightly stunned.

"My lord, are you going to see the elves?"

"That's right, the biggest purpose of my visit this time is to get in touch with the elves, and other things are just incidental."

Ji Chen stood up, walked to the gate, looked at the flowery grass outside, and said, "By the way, the dozen or so elves who are still on the boat will also be sent." ”

Hearing this, Raymond nodded abruptly, "That's right, no matter how arrogant the elves are, seeing that we have rescued so many abducted elves, their attitude will be better, plus the trade relationship we have built with them can make some people retreat, this is another barrier that can protect our business on the mainland." ”

"However, the elven embassy is not in Fenglin Harbor, but in Fenglin City, which is more than ten miles away from Fenglin Harbor, we still have to apply to the Fenglin Port official and go through some procedures before we can enter the city.

However, with the large amount of taxes paid by our crown of the ocean, this matter should be easily settled, and this matter will be left to me! ”

Ji Chen bowed slightly, having a subordinate who can do things can save a lot of effort, and he doesn't have to do it himself.

In less than two hours, Raymond had all the formalities done.

- In fact, most of this is the effect of the banknote ability, and the Principality of Fenglin is very enthusiastic about a large tax payer like Ji Chen.

Raymond only explained the matter to the housekeeper, and the housekeeper who was assigned here immediately reported it to his superiors, and in less than half an hour, a team of Maple Grove Port staff hurried to the manor.

The procedures for entering the city were completed with great efficiency on the spot, and at the end, he respectfully presented a long-term entry token and said that they were welcome to visit anytime and anywhere.

It also comes with a privilege, two oversized luxury carriages with ordinary griffons.

According to the staff, the two carriages were assigned to people who had made a certain contribution to the port of Maplewood.

Not only can you directly pass through most of the permanent checkpoints set up along the way, without being blocked by soldiers, but there is also an exclusive passage to enter Maple Grove City.

When he heard this, Ji Chen couldn't help but sigh in his heart, being rich is really a competition.

It turns out that having money can really do whatever you want, especially in a place like Port Maplewood, where business is thriving.

As long as there are gold coins to open the way, nothing is a big problem.

Raymond was instructed to bring the dozen or so elves who had remained on the ship to the manor, board the carriage respectively, and head towards the distant city of Maple Grove under the watchful eyes of the manor's steward and maid.

Walking north, you gradually leave the port of Maple Grove, which has no fortifications such as tall walls, only a two-meter-high stone wall as the boundary between the inside and outside.

Between Maple Grove Harbor and Maple Grove City is a wide grassy meadow, connecting the two, and the wide brick and stone road where sixteen carriages can walk side by side is full of pedestrians and carriages, all of which are heading to Maple Grove City.

Ji Chen's two carriages attracted the attention of many people.

Ordinary aborigines, even if they recognize that this is a carriage that only people with money ability can use, they have some envy in their eyes, and they dare not make a move even if they are jealous, in this world of hierarchy and class, it is a crime to say the wrong thing.

But the big grinning players don't have so many scruples.

One by one, the ground is jealous beyond sight, and the eyes are full of fire.

"Damn, it's a money capable, I'm really envious... Ahh I would never be in the company of someone who smells of copper! ”

"The griffon's carriage... I remember that it seemed that people who invested, paid taxes, or spent millions of gold coins would be equipped by the Principality of Maplewood, when will I be able to sit on it? ”

"Who is in the carriage? I'm a little curious. ”

As soon as the words ended, the player saw the curtain of the carriage behind him open a little, revealing a beautiful face with white skin reflective.

The player froze and subconsciously said, "! Genie? ”

This word immediately caught the attention of fellow players, as if it hit their G-spot, "Elf? Where are the elves!? ”

"It's in the carriage in the back!"

The players craned their necks to look, but the curtains were only opened for a second and then lowered, leaving them to look lonely.

A wave of frustration.

After a few seconds, the curtain was slowly pulled back open, and the players' hearts were rekindled and their eyes widened.

But behind the curtains, there was a hideous snake-headed face, and blood-red eyes showed endless coldness, which almost scared them to death.

The heart beats violently.

The curtains were lowered again, and the carriage drove away slowly.

Their first reaction when they came back to their senses was to press the player who said the elf to the ground and beat him violently, swearing and swearing.

"You're numb, elf? You're playing a prank, isn't it? ”

"How dare you lie to us and kill this bastard!"

The player who was pressed underneath and was beaten with his head in his arms looked sad, "I really look at the elves!" Don't fight, wronged!

”

In the end, this group of players who unilaterally assaulted others were caught by patrol soldiers and imprisoned one by one for the crime of seriously disturbing social order, and paid for seven days of prison food.

Inside the carriage.

The elves burst into laughter, and looked at the Naga berserkers who were riding in the same carriage.

.....

Because of the topography and location, the view that was previously blocked by the high-rise buildings of Fenglin Harbor has also opened up at this time, and it is easy to see the majestic giant city standing at the end of the meadow under a mountain range.

The 100-meter-high wall, which seems to be as high as the mountains, stretches from the west side to the east side of the view.

The arrow towers that stand densely at the head of the city like trees, and the forts that stand on the city walls, stretch out large and small cannon barrels, showing their power with teeth and claws.

Behind the city walls, airships came in and out from time to time, and everyone also saw that a fleet of hundreds of airships was returning from the direction of the mountains, surrounded by many small and medium-sized airships, a huge airship the size of the Crescent, flying in the air like an island in the air, casting a large shadow on the ground.

Between the airships, there are also many griffon knights the size of ants flying, supporting the safety of the fleet.

This scene is extremely impactful.

It wasn't until the airship slowly landed and disappeared behind the walls that they came to their senses, and the sound of breathing reappeared in the carriage.

At this time, Raymond suddenly thought of something and said casually.

"That airship fleet must have just returned from the Alvin Mountains to the north, presumably because the troll tribe there is restless again."

Ji Chen looked at him and remembered this.

The group moved on.

Soon came to the city walls.

There are seven gates facing the south side of Maple Forest City, the largest one in the middle is fifty meters high, and the size of the rest of the gates decreases to both sides, but the two smallest side gates are also more than ten meters high.

At this time, only four of the seven gates were opened, three on the left and one on the far right.

In front of the city gate, there are hundreds of elite guards who are fully armed, checking the information and entry vouchers of the people entering the city.

The three gates on the left are crowded, while the one on the right is deserted.

Ji Chen naturally didn't need to squeeze with others, and drove directly to the VIP passage on the far right, and slowly stopped before rejecting the horse.

When the guards stationed here saw the griffin in the carriage, their expressions became more respectful, and they came to the carriage and said politely.

"Guest, please show the relevant entry voucher."

Ji Chen opened the curtain and handed over the token to enter the city.

When he saw the token, the guard's face became more respectful.

This token can only be obtained by those who have made a greater contribution to the Duchy of Maplewood, and can be used for a long time and multiple times, one level higher than usual.

To put it simply, it is the gold master of the gold master.

The guard only carefully screened the authenticity of the token, and then respectfully handed it back to Ji Chen.

"Honorable guest, you can go in."

Then he shouted to his colleagues: "Release!" ”

Seeing this, the other guards also hurriedly moved away from the horses, clearing a road.

The carriage moved again and headed for the city gate.

Ji Chen was a little curious about the guards' reaction and asked about Raymond.

"How much does our crown of the ocean pay to the Principality of Maple Grove?"

Raymond grinned, holding out three fingers.

"No more, no less, 15% business tax."

No way?! It is too dark to charge a 15% business tax!

Ji Chen didn't care too much about it before, but he didn't expect that the business tax would be so high, no wonder the Fenglin Empire served so well, and they didn't lose any business tax at this level.

At this moment, Ji Chen thought about changing a place to sell his goods, and he couldn't make money for this group of bastards.