587.Kings of the Brass Fortress - Additional updates for the "little Rager who doesn't eat fish" brothers【29/30】
587.Kings of the Brass Fortress - Additional update for the brothers "Little Rag who doesn't eat fish" [29/30] (page 1/2)
Just as the Jackals formed a joint force for the battle, similar things were happening at the Brass Fortress..
This is not to say that some wise man appeared in this dwarf city and predicted the main battlefield of this black disaster in advance. It was purely because an outsider with a special identity caused some unexpected waves here..
The Brass Fortress is not only a military fortress used by the dwarves to defend the Dark Mountains, it is also the main city of the Brass Dwarves..
According to the rough naming style of the dwarves, it would be more appropriate to call this place the Brass Fort, but considering the important military mission it shoulders, calling it a fortress would better highlight its importance..
Murphy had seen this mountain fortress from afar when he went to Hungry Mountain before. It was like a wall between the Dark Mountains and the Genoa Peninsula, blocking the possibility of the Black Disaster spreading..
Although this road is not the only road from the Dark Mountains to the peninsula, there are many trails that can cross the mountains besides it. Tris walked through those trails when she roamed the world, but since it is called a trail, it is definitely not suitable for large-scale march.
“In the first four black disasters, small groups of gnolls followed the mountain road and tried to infiltrate into the peninsula to cause some damage. However, the dwarves also built other small fortresses in this mountain. They made full use of the dwarves' nature to build a stronghold on the earth. With the blessing of the Mother Goddess, this mountain became a place of protection..
As far as I know, the halflings of Port Shardau have another name for the Brass Keep. They exaggerately call it the 'Protector'.’.”
In a guard tower at the highest point of the Brass Fortress, Lord Paying, who was wearing a long robe and a bloody cloak, slowly introduced the building at his feet to the people around him..
The highest point of the Brass Fortress group is over two thousand meters above sea level. From here, you can see the snow-capped peaks in all directions. The temperature here is naturally much lower than that of the plains, and even higher than what we are experiencing at this time. It’s the second snow of the year and it’s even colder in Transia.
Next to Lord Paying, Hogg, who was wearing a hood to cover his body, was shivering from the cold..
But it didn't dare to show any disgraceful behavior in front of the Lord.
“"Wise Wolf" Your Excellency knows very well that the only reason why he can openly enter the dwarves' fortress without being hacked to death is because of the protection of the Lord next to him..
When Lord Paying introduced the characteristics of the Brass Fortress to it, Hogg shook his body to warm himself up and sneezed.：
“This fortress is very powerful, almost like a creation of the gods, but it seems a bit dangerous..”
“of course it's dangerous.”
The Lord, who was very artistic and let his long black hair shawl, shook his head and said：
“Danger means power, and power can be used to do many things, save or restore many things.”
“No, no, your lord, the danger I am talking about does not refer to the fortress itself..”
Hog breathed, shaking his body and explained：
“If the Genoa Peninsula is protected only by this mountain, then once the Brass Fortress is breached, doesn't it mean that the bustling peninsula is no longer in danger? It will turn into a plundered hell overnight, and I heard the halflings are a bunch of pacifists with no basic understanding of war..
This is terrible, Lord.
Halflings have not experienced the scourge of the four Black Disasters. Their understanding of jackals comes from stories and history. Once things go to the worst, halflings may even be wiped out as a result..
I never doubted the zeal of my cruel countrymen in this matter.”
“Well, indeed.”
Lord Paying nodded..
His profound eyes looked at the looming outline of the peninsula in the distance. After a few seconds, he said：
“They are like protected flowers, bright and delicate, with no basic understanding of the cruelty of the world. Halflings feel that as long as they can continue to produce weapons to support other races threatened by war, they can enjoy peace..
For example, the halfling steam lords are not interested in the important matter we came here to decide at all..
They may understand its importance, but unfortunately, the little men obviously don't think that the evil god born in the distance will affect them..”
“This is not a bad thing, Lord.”
Hogg looked around and whispered：
“This means you have little responsibility for them once things start to go wrong..
If they don’t want to give, they will naturally not get anything in return. When they are beaten and cry, they will take the initiative to beg you, and then they will become sensible. It is better than your earnest persuasion and being treated as a nonsense joke..
The kindness of noble people is heavy and precious. If they don’t know how to cherish it, they have to bear the price themselves..”
This consolation and hidden flattery made Lord Paying laugh..
Obviously, the thousand-year-old vampire lord never thought that one day he would be comforted by a jackal. He shook his head and took out a pocket watch that was so exquisite that it could never be the style of this era. After confirming the time, the lord The Lord turned back to Hogg and said：
“Let's go, the kings' communication should be set up. Do you still remember what I emphasized to you these days? I can only provide you with a platform for this conversation today. You have to convince those wavering leaders on your own..
Just because they trust me doesn't mean they trust you.
It's going to be hard, Hogg, and it may take you a few tough conversations to convince them.”
“No, Lord, it is not difficult.”
Hogg followed the Lord, and thoughtfully helped the Lord lift the tail of the scarlet cloak to prevent the delicate thing from being stained with dust. It walked forward in the attitude of a servant and said：
“I learned a lot of persuasion skills from Mr. Murphy. I know how to persuade other people, especially strangers, without the interference of human relationships. I don’t even need to pay attention to their mood changes..
Focus directly on interests, hide what they will lose, and magnify what they will gain..
Whether they trust me or not is not the main issue in this matter. Whether they are willing to continue to endure the torture of the Black Disaster determines whether they will adopt our suggestions..
The troubles caused by the previous four black disasters to the world leave me with no doubt that this plan can be effective today. The threat is there and will not disappear just because they don’t believe me. What we provide is a possibility to eliminate the threat. way.
Even if it's just 'possible', it's still worth tens of thousands of dollars in front of the rulers.”
“Murphy told me that you have been strengthened by the wisdom of the Creator. I used to think that this might have improved your spiritual perception, but now it seems that the Creator has indeed given you superb wisdom. The best thing is that it is your original Once you have the ability, you no longer need time to learn to control it..”
The Lord praised：
“Talking to you is a breath of fresh air, Hogg. If you were not a jackal, you would become the best diplomat on this continent and a friend of every big shot.”
“Well, Lord, please don't say that. I should be glad that I am a jackal..”
Hogg let out a weird laugh and said：
“Otherwise, I would not be qualified to participate in a process that is so important that it will directly change history. Professor Malcolm will be proud of me, and I will become one of his best students..”
“Yeah, that's right.”
The Lord nodded and stopped talking..
The two of them walked into the tower guarded by the dwarf guards in front of them one after another. Here they boarded the "elevator" made with engineering machinery. Amidst the rattling of the large gears, they climbed up from this high place. The mountain peak followed a straight up and down patio to the center of the Brass Fortress..
Although the fortress itself is a mountain, the Brass Fortress does not refer to a specific building, but a series of fortress groups generated around the main body of the fortress..
No matter how powerful the dwarves are, they cannot completely hollow out a mountain, so the main body of the Brass Fortress is actually divided into seven upper and lower floors, each of which assumes different responsibilities. The lower four floors to the ground are all military zones, while the upper three floors are It is the throne room of the High Lords of the Brass Dwarves, the residential and commercial district of the Brass Dwarves' mineral companies and their people..
The three major dwarf clans are not large in number. The brass dwarves are already the largest clan, but their number does not exceed two million. The total number of all dwarves is about 5.5 million, and the total number has exceeded two million. Compared to billions of humans, they are an out-and-out minority race..
Of course, there are far fewer humans in the central area of the continent..
More than half of the 200 million people belong to the prosperous ancient Calum Kingdom, and the Thousand-Year Empire obviously disdains playing with the bumpkins in the center of the continent..
Half of the population of the Brass Dwarves lives in the Brass Fortress and the nearby mountains, mainly because their mines are located nearby. Therefore, it can be said that the Brass Fortress is the most densely populated area on the continent..
When Lord Paying and Hogg walked out of the elevator, they saw Bannock Earthforce, one of the six defensive generals of the Brass Fortress, guarding the front with elite guards to escort the two A "distinguished guest" went near the throne room.
It was said that they were escorts, but when he saw the fierce eyes of those dwarves, Hogg knew that these guys were here for him..
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