As a race that lives in the Underdark all year round, gray dwarves not only have a natural +4 racial bonus on Stealth checks, but also have the spell-like ability [Invisibility] once a day. This is why Renne was restrained by the opponent as soon as he entered the valley.
The reason to live.
Ren turned his head slightly and glanced at the gray dwarf beside him with a dagger against his waist.
The other party was dressed in the same gray clothes as his companions, but he was dressed in light armor. He had a sinister look in his eyes and looked at himself like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Renn instantly identified the opponent's profession.
A duergar rogue!
Facing a combination of rogues and warriors, if it were me in my previous heyday, 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 level three, who has lost most of his weapons and equipment, and also lost his initiative...
He came to a conclusion instantly.
If you really want to take action, then your winning rate... is zero!
So, if he doesn't want to become the other party's slave and be sold to the Dark Territory, Renn now only has one option left.
A "clang" sound!
Renn decisively threw away the rusty sword in his hand, raised his hands high, and said while showing that he had no ill intentions at all:
When the gray dwarf warrior heard this, he couldn't help turning his head to look at his younger brother. When he saw the other man nodded slightly, he immediately understood what he meant, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Even if they kill this poor guy, what will they gain?
Instead, precious combat resources will be wasted on him!
"Big man, you don't have dark vision. You can't see in the mine. You need to use these things first."
The gray dwarf warrior raised his head, glanced at Renn up and down, and then said in a low voice, reluctantly agreeing to Renn's request.
As the other party finished speaking, Ren could feel that the dagger on his waist had been withdrawn.
No one expected that here, they would meet a believer of the [God of Strife].
While speaking, he made a fist with his right hand, stretched out his index finger, middle finger, and ring finger, placed it on his heart, and said in a deep voice:
"Iron and fire are the ultimate rhythm of the world!"
Seeing the gray dwarf warrior frowning impatiently, Ren said hurriedly:
"You two, I know my own worth and I'm not greedy. Just give me a little of the loot you don't want, so that I can have bragging rights with the people in the town when I go back. Otherwise, if I go back in disgrace like this, I don't know what others will do to me.
How to laugh at it."
"Chaos is the eternal note of the universe!"
Cunning gray dwarf!
Ren cursed in his heart and 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 was!
However, although the life crisis has passed, he must not leave. He still needs to find an opportunity to sneak into the team of these two gray-skinned dwarfs.
Well, it's all fake.
You know, this Phandalin Mine is also related to his revenge trial.
"Victory belongs to us who are watched by the Lord!"
It’s simply not worth the gain!
Thinking of this, the leading gray dwarf warrior waved his hand impatiently and said: "My lord, we brothers will let you go, so get out of here!"
In order to avoid misunderstandings from Ladugue, the gray dwarf god he believed in, he played a trick and did not directly explain who the god he believed in was.
"I am Rockbreaker Thorin, a level 5 warrior. This is my younger brother, a level 4 rogue, Rockbreaker Witte." After a brief introduction, Rockbreaker Thorin said in a deep voice, "Follow me.
Behind us, don't make too much noise after entering the mine."
Sure enough, Rockbreaker Witte was exactly what he thought.
When he said these words, Ren's expression could be said to be as sincere as he wanted.
The expressions of the two gray dwarves gradually became serious. They looked at each other and saw hesitation in each other's eyes.
"Thank you. I will show my worth to the dwarf brothers."
"Both of you, I don't mean any harm. I'm just a down-and-out warrior in Phandalin Town. Two dwarf brothers, I just heard that there are treasures left by the dwarves in the Phandalin mines, so I started the treasure hunt.
I took the risk to come here because of my thoughts. Look, all I have left is a long sword left to me by my father."
This entrance leads to a large natural cave. The huge space inside is supported by a natural stone pillar and dozens of stalagmites that need to be surrounded by three people.
Behind several stalagmites on the west side of the cave is the temporary camp of the Rockbreaker brothers, which contains two beddings and a pile of supplies.
…………
Among the thirteen new gods, the one who holds the authority of [War] and [Chaos] has a very good relationship with the dwarf god Moradin and the evil god Ladug whom the gray dwarves believe in. There is a strong relationship between each other’s followers.
Conflicts and fights rarely occur.
The gray dwarf wanderer stood silently in front of him, his sinister eyes scanning his lower abdomen from time to time.
After taking a few steps back in accordance with the other party's request, Ren just said with a flattering smile:
"Two dwarf brothers, there are many dangers in the Phandalin Mines. As the saying goes, a good man has three gangs, and a fence has three stakes. If you don't mind, how about you let me stay and help you?"
"Sri Zhan, level 3 warrior."
This is a silent warning.
Ren nodded to express his understanding and told the other party his name and occupation.
How can you cruelly turn away a cannon fodder who comes to your door?
"Well, for the sake of our Lord and the God of Strife being allies, we two brothers allow you to join our team. But as I said before, if you can't show corresponding value, then don't blame us for abandoning you.
In this abandoned mine."
Attacking the opponent rashly, not to mention whether it would cause conflicts between the two god sects, the resources consumed by the battle alone, compared with the benefits after winning the battle, made the two gray dwarves frown.
"Please two of you agree to this small request of mine."
Before Ren could say his words of thanks, Rock Breaker Witte said coldly:
"Be careful when using it, don't attract the creatures in the mine. Don't think about making any small tricks, I will keep an eye on you in the shadows!"
At the end of the conversation, Renn bowed deeply to the other party with utmost sincerity.
Rockbreaker Witte walked into the temporary camp, took out a lantern, several bottles of lamp oil, and two torches, and handed them to Ren's hands.
When Ren saw that the other party had agreed, a look of "ecstasy" appeared on his face at the right time. He walked to the two of them in small steps and picked up the long sword on the ground.
Soon, under the leadership of the Rockbreaker brothers, a group of three people arrived at the entrance to the Phandalin Mine.
Having said that, before Ren could speak, he disappeared into the shadows again.
The corners of Ren's mouth twitched, but in the end he didn't curse.
