Heaven’s Intention

Underdark

Elder Butlan. You just said that you want to take us to meet the human lord and establish a stronghold in the area he designated. What is the situation?

To be honest, although we were very moved by the things you told us, we still have some concerns about going to a human territory.

Is that human lord really reliable? We are an ordinary tribe, we don't have strong force, we haven't come into contact with this human being, and we don't know much about him. You are an elder, you are well-informed, and you have been in contact with this human being before. , tell me, will this human really not harm us? What should we do if we go and fall into the tricks of human beings?

This is a small cave in the dwarf kingdom. The cave is very clean and tidy, with a long table and a handful of chairs, the floor is paved with stone bricks, and the cave logo is hung on the wall. It is obviously a place for meetings.

And at this moment, in this place, more than a dozen dwarves gathered, and they were all sitting around the long table, discussing something.

One of the dwarves with a small black beard looked at the dwarf sitting in the first place with a puzzled face, and asked the above words.

When the other dwarves heard this, they also talked in a hurry. What they wanted to express was nothing more than one point, that is, whether this human being is worthy of their trust, and whether Elder Butland could give an answer. clear answer.

Probably as long as Elder Butland was a little uncertain, they would not choose to go.

Yes, Elder Butlan, can you really guarantee that this human will not deceive us?

There are not many times when the dwarves and the human race coexist peacefully. These humans are very conceited and cunning. They always regard us as an inferior race. When our ancestors came into contact with them, they were discriminated against. But there are many. These can be seen in the records, to be honest, I really don’t believe that humans will live in peace with us, will they really get along with us?”

Elder Butlan, that human nobleman, is what he said really credible?

Obviously, the representatives of this group of dwarves are not specifically targeting Romon, but are quite wary of the entire human race.

When Elder Butlan saw this, he sighed helplessly. To be honest, the concerns of the clansmen were not so absurd.

The relationship between dwarves and humans is very delicate.

In the battle against the elves,

They are the Confederates.

The dwarves also lived on the ground for thousands of years after the elves failed.

When the elves were not enough, humans gradually ate and suppressed the dwarves until war broke out.

Although after World War I. The dwarves took refuge in the underground world very wisely. In the future, there will not be as much hatred between humans and dwarves as there is with elves, but it is very difficult to establish a relationship of trust. matter.

However, out of his own mission, Elder Butland still needs to give a good explanation to this group of people.

Your concerns are all right. If it were me, I would have doubts of one kind or another. Indeed, many people in the human race do discriminate against us dwarves, but this does not mean that All humans are like that.

The human lord I want to take you to meet is an archdruid. You know what it means to be an archdruid. Such a human is worth trying to believe once. Butland's dwarf elder said : Besides, this is also the meaning of the kingdom. You have taken refuge in the kingdom. The kingdom welcomes you very much, but the area with living holes is not large enough to accommodate such a large population.

Your Majesty means that if you first contact humans and buy food from humans, your safety will also be protected by the kingdom, not only with the army participating. And if there is any change, the kingdom will definitely avenge you.

Arch Druid? What does His Majesty mean? These dwarves were shocked by this information.

Listen to what you said, this human lord, you can go once. The dwarf who raised the question first thought for a while, and said: Besides, it is not easy to disobey your majesty's wishes.

The other dwarves also expressed that they could go and see the human lord. After hearing this, Elder Butland let out a soft breath.

Earl Tetashaw, although he is a bit persistent about the territory issue, but if what he said can be fulfilled, it will be a good thing for the kingdom. Even if it is a little dangerous, it is worth trying once.

After all, it would be a great achievement to open the trade channel and establish a stronghold.

Okay, then gather here at this time tomorrow, and we will move to that area. By the way, the kingdom will send a group of soldiers to follow. After all, I found traces of demons in that area... Everyone should dress neatly, Don't lose face to our dwarves. Butland immediately said to the group of dwarves.

Don't worry, we will pay attention to this. Everyone looked at each other and laughed.

The dwarves are all very short, and now most of them live in the underground world, but their self-esteem is still very strong, in front of other races. They were already short in stature, and they didn't want to lose their face at all.

As soon as the meeting was over, these dwarves all went back to get ready, and they had to tidy themselves up so that they could meet the human lord.

After seeing off all the clansmen, Elder Butland also went to prepare.

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, the time has come.

A group of extremely neat dwarves have assembled in the cave: Okay, let's go!

A week later, in Tetashaw's territory, there was a refreshing autumn atmosphere everywhere.

There was just a light rain, the land was very humid, and the air was filled with a smell of mud and grass mixed together.

Lord! A team in charge of guarding the hilly area happened to meet Romon during their patrol.

At this time, Romon was riding a horse, walking on the road at a leisurely pace, without taking anyone with him.

However, thinking about it, with Romon's current strength, he really doesn't need the protection of others.

As for the horseback riding after the rain, in Romon's opinion, there was somewhat a sense of relaxation, and it was uncomfortable to bring people along.

Seeing the guards who stopped in front, Romon quickly stopped them from dismounting and saluting, and said, There is no need to be too polite, you are busy with your work.

Yes! Lord! The team members immediately saluted Romon and galloped away.

This is also a tradition of Tetashaw, and the task is the most important.

Romon rode on the horse and continued to walk forward. After a while, he arrived at the mining area.

There was already someone walking over. After Romon got off his horse, he handed over the reins to that person and asked as he walked, Are they here?

Return to Lord Lord. They have already arrived. The steward understood what Romon was asking, and replied respectfully.

Okay, take me there.

yes.

He led Romon into the gate of the mining area and passed through several passages. Now, the top has been cleaned up. In a medium-sized underground hall, a dozen dwarves have been waiting here for a while.

Seeing Romon walk in from the outside, the dozen or so dwarves all stood up.

Earl Tetashaw, you are here. Unlike last time, Butland, who was wearing a dwarf elder's uniform, saluted Romon first, and said with a smile.

It's a pleasure to see you again, Your Excellency Butland. Romon also saluted the other party.

At this time, Elder Butland began to introduce the surrounding dwarves.

This is the Earl Tetashaw I mentioned. He is a great archdruid and the lord of the Tetashaw Territory. Earl Tetashaw, this is the Kangsi tribe of our kingdom, and it is also the time for this migration. The main personnel who came.

Nice to meet you, Your Excellency Romon. The group of dwarves greeted Romon, and Romon responded. Got some affection for him.

Your Excellency Butland, have you and your people visited this place just now? After everyone sat down, Romon asked.

Butlan nodded and said, We have indeed visited it. The environment here is quite good. The living cave below can also accommodate the entire tribe.

Romon smiled and said, I think you all already know that the living hole below is itself a training base for Druids. Even if it's not legally speaking, it's not Borderlands.

Although it was cultivated by tree people, at this time, Romon has already brazenly claimed it for himself.

Yes, we have seen traces of a large number of cultivation, and the surrounding environment is not bad. Are you giving us this living hole to live in?

No, no, it's rented to you. Romon shook his head quickly and said.

Then what is the specific renting method? Butland had already seen the living hole, and asked the other dwarves after winking.

It can be rented for 50 years, and the lease can be continued at that time. We can negotiate the rent now.

Butland nodded and said, We need to discuss this, what else?

Humans live underground and are not very comfortable. I plan to only establish a trade zone in the mining area. My people and merchants will develop this place. If everyone is willing to trust me, you can establish a stronghold in the way of life below. So that our two races can exchange trade, you use your specialties to exchange our goods and food here, to achieve a win-win goal, what do you think?

However, it is up to you to carve out passages or stairs from the caves below to the mines above, and I will at most send mages to participate. Romon said.

This project is very dangerous, and only those dwarves who are suitable for the underground can carry it out.

What about the devil?

The devil is another living hole, and the scale is even bigger. There are hundreds of demons in it, including big demons and succubi. I have already cleaned it up.

But there is a demon god altar there. I don't think it's time to develop it. Of course, if you request it, it's okay. The conditions are the same as above.

Romon put forward his own conditions.

This... let's discuss it, shall we? Because the interests of the entire dwarf tribe were involved, Elder Butlan couldn't decide by himself. He wanted to ask the dozen or so representatives what they meant.

Romon nodded understandingly, and said, Then I'll go out and look around first, and listen to your reply later.

it is good.

Sure enough, Romon walked out immediately, leaving only these dwarves in the stone room.

My lord! A steward greeted him.

Is everything done? Romon asked.

Yes, it's all completed. Now the workers have basically withdrawn. As for the stone room you mentioned, 21 business associations have contacted us and booked the room, but the goods have not yet arrived.

Romon nodded. In fact, he knew that many business associations were hesitant about this, but for the sake of profit and the name of Earl Tetashaw, many businessmen were willing to give it a try.

But it doesn't matter, as long as you are willing to try, you can open the situation.

In other words, it doesn't matter if it can't be opened. After all, the territory is not short of money now, and this is just icing on the cake.

Where's the warehouse? Let me take a look. Romon said.

Yes, my lord! The steward immediately took Romon to inspect several warehouses, looked at several warehouses, and reached a warehouse closest to the crack below. Romon expressed his satisfaction and said, You did a good job... ...now, you step back!

Yes, my lord! The steward withdrew respectfully.

The entire warehouse has over a thousand square meters, and there is no one around. As soon as Romon stretched out his hand, bags of wheat fell out of thin air, quickly occupying 80% of the warehouse.

Looking at the wheat, Romon smiled and turned to look for the dwarves.

Earl Tetashaw, we have already discussed, we will rent the living cave first, and our Kangsi tribe only has five hundred, which is enough there.

As for the rent, how about it, each of our dwarves will give you a piece of iron every year, a standard weapon for an adult dwarf, a standard farm tool for a female dwarf, and a dagger for a child, what do you think?

Well, this condition is acceptable. After thinking about it, Romon thought it was acceptable.

But our tribe has its own laws and regulations, you must not interfere. At this time, a dwarf representative said.

...

Romon naturally understood what their concerns were. However, Romon also had his own considerations. After thinking for a while, Romon said: Well, you follow your laws internally, but if you set foot in the mining area, you have to follow our laws. The law will handle matters, and if any human being is killed by you, it will also be dealt with by our court.

The dwarf was silent.

Romon smiled and said, In order to show my sincerity to you, I am willing to provide you with a thousand tons of grain... However, such grain also requires a corresponding price, and it may take some time to transport it.

...Can we see the food? Butland asked.

Please, it's nearby. Romon said with a smile.

At that moment, a group of dwarves got up and walked to the warehouse. When they opened the warehouse, they were stunned by the piles of wheat sacks.

Several dwarves stepped forward, untied their pockets, touched the wheat inside, and some even tasted it on the spot. For a moment, they all looked at Butland. (!)