After passing through the vast forest, walking through the uninhabited frozen tundra, and climbing over the snowy mountains, it was already three weeks later when Rhodes and his party arrived at Dulong City. The natural environment north of Kislev was so harsh.
So much so that the actual distance that is not far away on the map is very long. The same distance would only take a week to walk on the main road near the capital Kislev, but the team heading north would have covered a full distance.
Three weeks. Fortunately, we finally arrived.
Dulong City is located in the mountains. Time has passed and seven or eight years have passed since Rhodes first came to this dwarf fortress. Things have changed and people have changed. The only thing that remains unchanged is the still tenacious Dulong City.
Among the group of people, only a few people such as Xibes had never seen Dulong City. When Bogul told them that this was a city, they did not believe it. When the guards let him go and walked down the huge fortress corridor, Xibei
Bass and the Bear Riders had to believe that this was a real big city.
It was icy and snowy outside, and the cold wind was howling, but it was very warm inside the mountain. The further you went to the lower level, the higher the temperature. As the elevator descended, Sibes and others began to feel the heat. They felt the heat from the flames, the heat of the steel and the stone.
The sound of collisions is endless...
Rhodes was already used to this, and he walked in front with ease. Nothing changed in front of him, the hollow mountain, the cities descending layer by layer. Busy dwarves and some Norscans from the north were walking in the narrow
walking through the streets.
Rhodes originally wanted to meet Sogard, the lord of Dulong City, as soon as possible. However, the old lord seemed to be too "concerned" about this group of friends from the south, and did not formally meet with him at the first time. Instead, he asked his subordinates to meet Rhodes first.
The group arranged accommodation, went to the bar to relax at night, and talked about it the next day.
Rhodes was a little anxious, but it was no use. It was best not to change what the dwarves believed. Their ideas were more stubborn than rocks. Trying to change the dwarves was harder than melting rocks. Anyway, he was tired from the journey, so Rhodes accepted the arrangement.
, stay one night first and have some rest.
At night, it should be said that here, there is no so-called night, day and night are the same. In the cave, there is only the light of the flames, not the light of the sun. After Rhodes and his group put down their luggage, the dwarf guide happily led the group.
People went to the bar area. As requested, the guide had already reserved an entire bar for the use of these distinguished guests who came from afar. Yes, distinguished guests. For the dwarves, those who treat each other sincerely and have helped them come
That is to say, they are VIPs. But those who have the largest trade dealings with them may not be.
The fire was burning brightly in the fireplace in the bar, and the dwarf spirits made people on the journey feel the long-lost warmth. The honey cake, roast ham, and wild boar meat specially prepared for the people of Blackhammer Castle made Celta and West
Bess and the others feel very comfortable. This is the long-lost taste, roasting in a warm room over a small fire, eating meat, drinking wine, and hugging three or two beautiful girls. The most beautiful life is just like this. But, dwarves
The room is not that spacious. When you stand up, you almost hit the roof. This is the only shortcoming. But in front of the delicious food and hot wine, it is nothing.
After Lingding got drunk, Rhodes went to the hall alone the next morning to meet Lord Thorgard.
After not seeing each other for several years, Rhodes felt that the Lord of Dulong City in front of him was a bit older. His beard and hair were whiter, and he was paler than he remembered. The lingering fatigue was written on his face.
What has changed is that those piercing eyes are still firm. Just like the castle he protects, it is as solid as a rock.
"Rhode, we are old friends. For the sake of old friends, I advise you that your plan is too crazy. There is no need to take such a risky action. You have many choices, but you chose the most risky one.
Action. You have no idea what kind of creature the Frost Dragon is. You have never even seen it. You have no idea how terrifying and dangerous that guy is. Even our dwarf expedition team is afraid of it.
, not to mention that in your current situation, your group of people are very experienced in fighting, but when it comes to dealing with the frost dragon, I can say it bluntly - they, including you, are just a group of novices."
"Don't look at me like this. Am I wrong? How much do you know about frost dragons? Do you know where they appear, what they hunt, and what their living habits are? Do you know these? If you don't know, why do you?
Do you think you can hunt it down with this group of people?"
The meeting was both smooth and unsatisfactory. Thorgard Defender, the great lord of Dulong City, received Rhodes based on the principle of repaying kindness and treating guests warmly. They chatted and greeted each other, but when talking about the topic, they simply
Gard was opposed. He had ten thousand reasons to oppose Rhodes.
However, just like the dwarves, as the Great Lord of the North, once Rhodes made up his mind to do something, he never looked back. This really gave Thorgard a headache.
"But with your help, I think the difficulty will be much smaller."
Facing the aggressive Lord of Dulong City, Rhodes just returned with a smile.
Even Thorgard was a little surprised by his arrogance. He had met a lot of humans, but this was the first time he had seen someone as straightforward as Rhodes. However, this straightforward character is what dwarves like. In addition, Rhodes' words are actually
In indirect praise of the dwarves' abilities, Thorgard is a lord and doesn't like to listen to flattery. But for some reason, when this sentence comes from the mouth of the human in front of him, it feels doubly true. Because he really needs the help of the dwarf expedition team.
support.
"You... okay... I will definitely help you. Over the years, you sold ice peppers to Dulong City at cost price, and you beat the greenskins for us dwarves. I still remember these kindnesses. It is reasonable and reasonable.
, I will help you. Sigh."
Thorgard sighed. In fact, he had already prepared to support the human troops. However, he hoped to convince Rhodes as much as possible, but it seemed that no matter what he said, it was useless. Everything Rhodes had done in these years
Things can only prove one thing - he is crazy.
"I will organize a dragon hunting team and let them take you north. However, even the dwarf hunters have not hunted the frost dragon for many years. Therefore, I will only provide the team. As for whether they can finally hunt the frost dragon,
I can’t guarantee it, I can only pray that you can come back alive.”
Thorgard sighed, his old cheeks were covered with wrinkles, and his eyes were wandering, as if he was recalling those distant years, the years when his people fought against the armies of Chaos, the frost dragons... The same thing the dwarves didn't want to do.