What bad thoughts can a paladin have?

Chapter 5 The Gray Dwarf Brothers

As a race that lives in the dark region all year round, gray dwarves not only have a +4 racial bonus on stealth checks, but also have the magic-like ability [invisibility] once a day. The reason for living.

Ren turned his head slightly, and glanced at the gray dwarf next to him with a dagger against his waist without any trace of vision in his eyes.

The other party was dressed in the same gray outfit as his companion, but it was dressed in light armor, with dark eyes, and he looked at himself like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

Ren recognized the opponent's occupation in an instant.

A duergar rogue!
Facing the combination of rogues and warriors, if he was himself in the heyday of his previous life, it would be effortless to deal with these two low-level professionals.

But now, he is just a paladin with a professional level of only three, lost most of his weapons and equipment, and lost his initiative...

He came to a conclusion instantly.

If you really want to do it, then your winning rate... is zero!
So, if he doesn't want to become the other party's slave and be trafficked to the Underdark, Renn has only one option left.

"Dang" sound!
Ren resolutely threw away the rusty long sword in his hand, raised his hands high, and while expressing that he did not have the slightest malice, he said:

"You two, I don't mean any malice. I'm just a down and out warrior in Fanlin Town. Two dwarf brothers, I just heard that there are treasures left by the old dwarves in the Phandalin mine, so I started the treasure hunt I took the risk to come here. You see, the only thing left in me is a long sword that my father left me."

When saying these words, Ren's expression can be said to be as sincere as possible.

While speaking, he made a fist with his right hand, stretched out his index finger, middle finger and ring finger, resting on his heart, and said in a deep voice:
"Iron and fire are the ultimate rhythm of the world!"

"Chaos is the eternal note of the universe!"

"Victory belongs to us who are watched by the master!"

The expressions of the two gray dwarves gradually became serious. They looked at each other, and they both saw hesitation in each other's eyes.

No one expected that here, they would meet a believer of [God of Dispute].

Among the thirteen new gods, the gods in charge of [War] and [Chaos] have a good relationship with Moradin, the main dwarf god, and Ladug, the evil god believed by the gray dwarves. Conflicts and fights are rare.

Attacking each other rashly, not to mention whether it will cause conflicts between the two god sects, the resources consumed in the battle alone, compared with the benefits after the battle, made the two gray dwarves frown.

Even if they killed this poor ghost, what would they gain?
Instead, precious combat resources will be wasted on him!

It's simply not worth the candle!
Thinking of this, the gray dwarf warrior in the lead waved his hands impatiently and said, "My lord, we two brothers will let you go, get out!"

In order to avoid the misunderstanding of the gray dwarf god Ladug he believed in, he played a trick and did not directly explain who the god he believed in.

As the other party's voice fell, Ren could feel that the dagger on his waist had been taken back.

The gray dwarf rogue stood silently in front of him, his dark eyes sweeping towards his lower abdomen from time to time.

This is a silent warning.

Sly gray dwarf!
Ren cursed secretly in his heart, leaned down slightly to express his gratitude, but decided that if he found a chance, he must let these two bastards know how powerful he is!
However, although the life crisis is over, he absolutely can't leave. He still needs to find an opportunity to mix into the team of these two gray-skinned dwarves.

You know, this Phandalin mine is also related to his revenge trial.

After taking a few steps back at the request of the other party, Ren just smiled and said:
"Two dwarf brothers, there are many dangers in the Pandalin mine. As the saying goes, a good man has three gangs, and a fence has three stakes. If you don't mind, why don't you let me stay and help you?"

Seeing the gray dwarf warrior frowned impatiently, Ren hurriedly said:
"You two, I know I'm worth a lot, and I'm not greedy. Just share a little bit of the spoils you don't want with me, so that I can brag with the people in the town. Otherwise, if I go back in such a disgrace, I don't know that I will be punished by others." How can you laugh at it?"

At the end, Ren bowed deeply to the other party very sincerely.

"I also ask you two to agree to my small request."

Hearing the words, the gray dwarf warrior couldn't help turning his head to look at his younger brother. Seeing that the other party nodded slightly, he immediately understood what he meant, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Sure enough, Rockbreaker Werther was exactly what he thought.

How could a cannon fodder who came to your door voluntarily reject him cruelly?
"Well, for the sake of our lord and the God of Discord being allies, we two brothers allow you to join our team. But I have something to say first, if you can't show the corresponding value, then don't blame us for abandoning you In this abandoned mine."

The gray dwarf warrior raised his head, glanced up and down at Ren, and then said in a muffled voice, reluctantly agreeing to Ren's request.

"Thank you, I will show my worth to the dwarf brothers."

Seeing that the other party agreed, Renn's face showed "ecstasy" at the right time. He walked up to the two of them with small steps and picked up the long sword on the ground.

"I am Thorin the Rockbreaker, a level 5 fighter. This is my younger brother, a level 4 rogue, Werther the Rockbreaker." After a brief introduction, Thorin the Rockbreaker said in a deep voice, "Follow me Behind us, in the pit, don't make too much noise."

"Sri Jan, level 3 fighter."

Ren nodded to express his understanding, and told the other party his name and occupation by the way.

Well, it's all fake.

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Soon, led by the Rockbreaker Brothers, a group of three came to the entrance of the Pandalin Mine.

This entrance leads to a large natural cave, and the huge space inside is supported by a natural stone pillar that needs to be surrounded by three people and dozens of stalagmites.

Behind a few stalagmites on the west side of the cavern is the makeshift camp of the Rockbreaker Brothers, with two bedrolls and a pile of supplies.

Rockbreaker Werther walked into the temporary camp, took out a lantern, several bottles of lamp oil, and two torches, and handed them to Ren.

"Big man, you don't have dark vision, and you can't see in the mine. You need to use these things first."

Before Renn could say his words of thanks, Rockbreaker Werther on the side said coldly:
"Use it carefully, don't attract creatures in the mine. Don't think about making small moves, I will keep an eye on you in the shadows!"

After all, before Renn could speak, he hid in the shadows again.

The corner of Ren's mouth twitched, but in the end he didn't curse.

I will endure!

In the end, there are two of you who look good!

(End of this chapter)