The Witcher: Darkness Falls

Madison chatted with the dwarf as they moved closer to their destination.

The more Madison looked around, the more he felt that the dwarf's description made a lot of sense.

This sewer is truly an underground city. If it is cleaned up, it will be no worse than the above-ground part.

Although dwarves are not good-looking, their construction skills are as exquisite as their blacksmithing skills.

As for the technology of building sewers, no human craftsman can do it, even with the help of wizards.

There is an entire city and hundreds of thousands of people living in such a vast space, but it won't collapse.

Simply a miracle!

Madison later learned that this was actually supported by dwarf technology.

People often talk about Dwarven craftsmanship in the same breath as Elven craftsmanship.

But they overlooked another race, the dwarves - the natives of this world.

In fact, the dwarfs' craftsmanship is also very sophisticated, but they prefer machinery and delve deeply into complex and sophisticated fields.

In addition, gnomes are often mixed up with dwarves, so they are easily overlooked.

But in fact, the achievements of dwarven craftsmanship are inseparable from the technical support of the gnomes.

Retak pointed to the arch stone of the doorway on top and proudly introduced: "Look at this huge arch stone, it weighs at least ten tons, and it was lifted by our crane."

Madison raised his head and stared at the huge rock on the top. If it collapsed, they would all be turned into meat paste.

Humans also have ways to get up there, but it would take a huge amount of manpower.

Even if trolls were hired, their power would be powerless in the face of such huge rocks.

"We also have a rock crusher. It's much more stable than a bomb, but it's less powerful. It's still being improved. We also have..."

Retak talked incessantly, and the dwarf would fill in the gaps if there were any omissions.

It’s just that most of these tools are in Mahakam and have not been released.

On the one hand, the dwarves intentionally imposed a technological blockade and artificially created some backdoors to ensure that no other races except gnomes or dwarves could operate it.

On the other hand, there are the technological limitations of humans themselves. There are many high-strength mechanical components that can only be made by gnomes and dwarves, and they are expensive.

Even if humans got the design drawings of these machines, they could not manufacture them and could only buy them from the dwarves.

But this price is definitely not something they are willing to pay, because the functions of these machines can be completely replaced by manual labor, which is even cheaper.

In addition, many mechanical devices have too many functional defects, which is also the reason why humans are reluctant to use them.

Simply put, the price/performance ratio is too low and not worth it.

Therefore, the advanced equipment of dwarves and gnomes can only be developed in Mahakam and is rarely seen in other places.

However, some forging equipment has become popular.

For example, the steam forging machine that Lyon saw in Dan Rowan is more practical.

Ordinary craftsmen certainly cannot afford it, but the nobles have the money to buy it and then rent it to craftsmen.

But such machines and equipment are still in the minority.

"We are already at the edge of the city. Let me see which direction to go."

The three of them stopped in front of a stone wall.

There were three passages in front of them, two facing each other, and one slanting towards the left front.

Retak held a compass and began to calibrate the route.

After all, it is in the dark underground, and the sewers here are interconnected.

And the most important thing is that there are magnets randomly embedded by dwarves in the sewers. If ordinary people enter it, it is very difficult to accurately find the location of Karna Manor.

This is when the dwarfs need to take action.

He held a compass - a specially made one, enchanted by dwarven craftsmen, for finding directions in this kind of environment.

He calibrated for a moment, then pointed to the passage on the right and said, "Go this way."

The three of them then continued groping towards the right.

……

While Madison was following the dwarves and midgets into the sewers, Leon and Fred had already arrived at the gate of Karna Manor.

"Sorry, you are not allowed to bring weapons here, please..." The sheriff in charge here stepped forward and stopped Leon.

Lyon looked around and found that there were many city guards stationed here.

However, considering that this is a duke's manor, it is normal to have city guards patrolling.

"No need. He is the demon hunter I hired. The weapons are his livelihood. He must not throw them away casually. I guarantee that he will not do anything." Fred stepped forward to help Leon.

Leon was a little surprised. In fact, it was not impossible for him to hand over his weapon. He didn't think he would lose his weapon here.

But it would be better if you don’t have to pay.

But Fred took the initiative to help him out, which gave him a bad feeling.

They had a very pleasant conversation yesterday. After exchanging terms, Leon suggested visiting the experiment today. The other party readily agreed and was even more eager than him.

His purpose was to check out the genetic engineering experiments. If the goblins had nothing to do with this place and the "Ryan" on the nameplate was just a coincidence, he even wanted to use the methods here to solve his own problems.

Although the probability is very small, he still wants to give it a try.

Fred's request was relatively simple. He just wanted to get some of his genes, that's it.

The other party also guaranteed that he would never be in any danger. He just wanted to see what the difference was between the genes of a demon hunter and those of ordinary people.

Lyon thought about it for a moment and felt that there was nothing wrong with it, so he readily agreed.

But now, looking at the other party's attitude, it was obvious that he was trying to please him, and it seemed that what was going to happen next might not go as smoothly as he thought.

"No buts! Why? The nobles' servants can carry weapons, but mine can't? I'm one of the main persons in charge here!" Faced with the sheriff's obstruction, anger appeared on Fred's face.

The sheriff hesitated, but finally agreed to the other party's request.

However, he still walked up to Leon, stared into Leon's eyes and said, "Listen to me, don't let me see your dirty sword unsheathed, otherwise the gallows will be waiting for you!"

"Okay, sir." Leon nodded and followed Fred into the manor.

After entering the manor, Fred did not give too much introduction. His pace quickened a lot, as if he could not wait any longer.

Leon followed closely behind, also looking around.

The estate is not very big.

After the entrance, there is a small garden with a fountain, but there is no water in the fountain, as if the water supply facility is broken.

Passing through the garden, behind is a small two-story castle that looks to be ten meters high.

Apart from these, there are a few small warehouses nearby, but there seems to be nothing else.

And their laboratory is inside this small castle.

"Come on, it's time to witness the pinnacle of biology!" Fred said excitedly while standing at the gate of the castle.