Chapter 918: Ironstone Man
Among the settlements, the largest and most luxurious stone houses are used to entertain guests. Sure enough, the furnishings inside are the kind that even beggars who are so simple that they are obsessed with the ground will cry. Nothing but a cabinet of bits and pieces and a stone table.
The so-called 'luxury' is also just a self-consoling word compared to other places. It's just that this group of elemental beings doesn't have this kind of self-consciousness. In other words, in their concept, this place is already luxurious to the extent of incomparable.
But when I think about it, the reason why earth elemental creatures live so easily is not because they are too poor or uneducated, but simply because they don't need it.
People need to sit or lie down because they need to rest the muscles that support the body, and they don't have to tense up all the time to maintain a standing or strange posture. Once the basic needs have been met, it is natural to consider various aspects, such as comfort, robustness, materials used, artistic value, and so on.
But just now, taking advantage of the treatment, Lin of course took a good look at the physiological structure of these elemental creatures. In a word, it's a lump. It's not a mess, it's not a mess, it's just a 'mess'.
To put it more complicated, there are no physiological characteristics of normal organisms. Eccentricly, it is an inorganic dead thing like a stone. According to the eyes of an earthling, it is not even a robot or a puppet, it is a very simple puppet or clay puppet, and then it can move on its own, which is a theme that belongs to the supernatural horror genre on the big screen.
However, it may also explain why elemental creatures are summoned to act in a paragonal posture without any discomfort. It's because they're in their own world, that's what they look like.
Since there is no physiological structure to speak of, of course, there will be no tissues and organs such as muscles, and there is no need for rest and other behaviors. Since there is no need to rest, of course, there is no need for furniture such as chairs and beds, so there will be no such things as these common in the human world in their dwellings.
From this point of view, the cabinet is used to store things, which is something that even if they are elemental creatures, they will have similar needs. The table is at the height of their hands, which is convenient for doing things, if they need to work.
Other than that, they have no physiological needs for eating, excreting, and so on. Of course, many of the objects that can be seen in human society are not used by them, and naturally they will not buy them in their own residences.
So the home of elemental creatures, from the perspective of human beings, is so simple, and that is a very reasonable thing. Even if you put forward a contemptuous opinion, it is estimated that you will be stared at with an idiot to the point where you feel uncomfortable.
However, when dealing with mages, the few elemental creatures in the lead of this settlement seem to be old experience. Therefore, after inviting two outsiders from other worlds, they directly used the technique of turning fossils into mud to make the ground rise directly to the right height, and set up two temporary seats for the two magicians to sit down.
This saves someone from the fate of being a human chair. Of course, Lin wouldn't dislike the dust on the two earthen chairs, or complain about sitting up and knocking his ass.
'Two distinguished guests, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We will know everything, and we will say everything. ’
Starting with this polite remark, Lin began to ask 100,000 whys. However, there are many questions that elemental beings are used to being asked so suddenly that they have to think about it before they can answer them. It's hard for this group of elemental creatures to answer someone's stupid questions that even Fen can't bear to listen to.
However, in these trivial common sense and trivial things, Lin not only tinkered with his cognition of the elemental world, making it as close as possible to the original appearance of the truth. It also narrowed the relationship with this group of elemental creatures, allowing them to gradually let down their guard.
This is because there is no alcohol at hand, and these earth-elemental creatures have neither the habit of drinking, nor do most of them have mouths to drink. Otherwise, the process will be shorter and less elaborated.
When the fire was almost over, Lin asked, in a gossipy tone, "By the way, Jewel Arm, ask." What is the origin of the group that fought against you before? ’
The elemental creature called the 'Jewel Arm' is the same person who used to have a unicorn arm and kill all directions. But now he smiled bitterly and said, "Friend, I am not qualified to be called a jewel arm, call me a stone man." ’
The names of these elemental creatures are really just names for their characteristics. Most elemental beings do not have a unique designation to represent someone, as is the case with Homo sapiens societies. And the gem of the original 'gem arm' was taken away, and his name was naturally changed.
I've heard that there are also some high-ranking elemental creatures that have real names, rather than this kind of physical trait. Even if the elven core is destroyed, when it awakens again, those elemental creatures will remember all kinds of memories from before. The Ironstone people call such elemental beings 'elves favored by the spirits of Mother Earth'.
To the group of elemental creatures who had come to trouble the settlement, the Ironstone replied, "They are marauders from Moon Bay, people from the Tribe Settlement. The three strongest gem people are constantly plundering the body of the gem, hoping to completely replace themselves and obtain the qualification to enter the gem pit. I originally thought that a mere jewel arm should not arouse their greed and attention, but I didn't expect to be knocked on the door by them. If it weren't for the help of two friends, our settlement would have lost a lot of companions forever. ’
is a simple sentence, and it brings out a lot of interesting information. Lin asked, "It sounds like the strength and weakness between you are distinguished by the material of your body?" And it seems that gemstones are the most revered, why? ’
It is also a matter of common sense for elemental beings. The Ironstone Man replied, "Because the gem body can use magic, which is something that no other body can do." And in the attack, whether or not it is infused with magic power, or with a magic effect, is a matter of great deal in terms of power. Therefore, we all yearn for the body of a jewel. ’
'Oh. With a light laugh, Lin was silent. In fact, from the standpoint of a magician, this is the right choice. Because most of the gems in the Lost Land can be classified as magical materials. Elemental creatures, on the other hand, use gem bodies to generate their own magical effects in their movements, which also saves the step of learning magic.
It's just that...... Hehe.
Nowadays, it seems that the cultural level of the Earth Elemental Universe is still in a fairly primitive state. Just by looking at the way they fight, you can get a glimpse of the clues.
Fights are all based on fists, there is no skill to speak of, and strength and weakness are all based on talent. The reason why you want to make yourself into a gem body is only because the attack has its own magic effect, which can bring more damage to the opponent.
But is that all they have to offer? Or what is the reason why these elemental beings are so unenterprising?