Chapter 26: The Kingdom in the Mountains
Outside the horn castle, there were weeds everywhere, and at first glance it was the ruins in the ruins. After crossing the large iron gate that was knocked open by a giant mouse, it became a gloomy and terrifying again, with murderous intent everywhere in hell.
Flint's hometown of Bronzebeard Castle is another matter. It is warm and comfortable, and it is a kind of comforting nest that dwarves don't want to leave. The population of Bronzebeard Castle is barely over 2,000. According to the dwarves' standards, it is a city, and it is a town when it is placed in the empire.
Bronzebeard Castle is located in a cave halfway up the mountain, while Karaz-Karak's cave called "Front Gate" is larger than Bronzebeard Castle. The second cave next to the front gate is larger in space and has a higher ceiling, but fewer people live there. The elves don't think there is anything wrong with it. For example, the two-story building is located in the capital's rich area. Is there any difference between the top and bottom, and Christina is also considered a noble class.
This place is called the inner city, and later it is the Supreme King's Court.
Since he was the envoy of the King of the Horn Fort, the Supreme King Engrim gave a high-level reception. Not only did he send his confidant Favo Stone Wall to greet him, but he also arranged very well in terms of food and accommodation. Christina ate all kinds of mushrooms in the Qianmen District, and the place where the four of them lived was never the same. However, the elves and the two mercenaries felt that this place was "too stuffy" and insisted on going to the front door to get some breath every day.
In fact, Ola Hammer also wanted to go out. She was born and raised in St. Adian, and her experience of living in the cave was less than three months. The red-haired dwarf was used to getting up in the morning and pushing open the window to welcome the cool morning breeze. As she was washing and dressing in the mirror, the sun crossed the window to warm her back.
All the cells in Ola's body were crying and following her long-legged friends to leave the room, go outside, and go to the snowfield. She would rather be trembling with cold than raising her head to the dusty mountain walls. After staying in Karaz-Karak for a long time, the suffocation in her heart became more and more serious. Unfortunately, she realized the "life is like years" in humans' mouths. However, Ola could not go out, not only could she not go out, but also had to laugh and cheer when the dwarves despise their long legs and run out all day long.
As the representative of the Anvil Clan, every word and action was stared at her. Countless pairs of eyes looked at her, looking at her like a human or a dwarf. The horn castle fell for two hundred years and did not receive any substantial assistance from her brothers during this period. In turn, it did not affect the ministers of the Supreme King and other clan representatives pointing fingers at the Anvil Clan. This hotel not only welcomes Christina and the others, but also lives in many dwarfs who rushed over.
The handwritten letter from King Valan Anvil revealed the invasion of the demons, and the situation was urgent and the traffic was inconvenient. The Supreme King had to give priority to summoning the dwarf clans on the Apennine Peninsula, a total of fifteen clans, including fifteen dwarf kingdoms.
The dwarves have a good relationship with the humans in the Southern Kingdom. The peninsula is warm and humid, and there are few roads blocked when heavy snow is exposed. The southern kingdom guards the holy city. On weekdays, the public security is not too bad, and there are few wars. From the southernmost end of this long boot-shaped peninsula to the northernmost end, it will take a carriage for up to twenty days, and it may be faster to take a boat. However, after waiting for more than thirty days, the representatives of the seven clans came, less than half.
Ola plays drinking and chats with these people in the hotel every day, staring at her big eyes, and doing everything she can rudely. She uses her brain and digs hard in her memory that has lasted for more than a hundred years to imitate her dear mother.
He spoke loudly, filled the whole glass of wine, and had to hiccup when he was full. Ola threw away all the etiquettes from elementary school, and finally made all clan representatives think that she was a real dwarf girl, and three long-legged companions began to make excuses not to eat with her deskmate.
Humans and dwarves have completely different definitions of women, and Aura cannot find a balance point.
The dwarf's appreciation level is limited by space and is unique in decoration. In Christina's opinion, everything is square, thick and short. Similar architectural styles have been seen in Bronzebeard Castle. In order to prevent landslides, the dwarf made most of the things as strong and durable as possible. From the Supreme King to the children who just know how to walk, they all know where to dig to the ground.
She pushed open the hotel gate (with hands for this), and the bustling house was overwhelming. No one heard the sound of the elf pushing the door, and no one looked at her. Christina moved forward carefully, trying not to attract attention. This was difficult. The drunkard lying down all the way, forming an insurmountable obstacle with the table, chairs and benches. With inhuman agility, the elf did it.
She kept her white armor at her home in the capital while walking. Her close-fitting winter leather jacket, leather pants and leather boots would not make too much noise, at least not bigger than the dwarfs who argued loudly. The dwarfs roared and chatted with each other with red faces and thick necks, believing that drinking unconsciousness was considered a drink.
These guys live no longer than elves, and live in a relatively safe semi-underground world, with various precious metals and large numbers of rune blacksmiths. If you want to say that dwarves are timid, Christina has never seen them. But if you want to say that dwarves are proactive... Well, elves actually knew three dwarves, Flint, Valan and Ora before. She is not an expert in related fields, but it is true that dwarves don't like going out.
If you don’t leave your home and drink as much as your life, the same situation happens to humans. There is a word called “escaping from reality”.
She finally stepped over the last drunkard who snored and stepped onto the stairs leading to the second floor. The elf almost ran away from the first floor. The dwarfs were fighting for wine, regardless of gender. If they caught her, they would not be finished. Ola and her and the mercenary shared a suite with a separate bedroom. Riley lived in the attic himself, and the conditions were relatively poor.
Before the two mercenaries came back, Ora sat in the living room of the suite and was fiddling with the unfinished crossbow. There were already formed parts on the floor, Ora promised to make one for Riley and Nassom each. The female dwarf was nailing the iron trigger into the receiver, and Christina sat next to watch her work. Just like the agility of the elf, his vision and hearing, the dwarf's craftsmanship talent seemed to be in his blood. Since Ora agreed to do it, she would do it perfectly. There were carved patterns on both sides of the receiver, and Ora didn't even miss this little detail.
The female dwarf once asked Christina if she needed it, but the elf shook her head and refused. Her beliefs did not allow the use of crossbows unless the situation was "very critical". By then, the Paladin who never did relevant training would probably not be able to hit the crossbows accurately even if they lifted it.
Ora took the posture of a professional, installed the trigger properly before turning his face to face the elf.
"Are you ready?" Ora asked.
"Oh, I forgot!" The elf jumped up from the bench to meet the dwarf king and the representatives of the clan. Her tight-fitting and short-striking man was too unstable.
Dwarves don't look at women like humans, but it doesn't mean they like to see a man in trousers. Christina stayed in the mountains for more than thirty days, and it just happened that the tailor of the Supreme King helped her make a dress.
When she put on the golden chest-tight skirt, the front door was also knocked, and the outside was the voice of Mr. Favor Stone Wall.
Chapter completed!