Chapter 139

The Dwarfs' banquet hall is located in the city hall in the center of the city. Three hundred years ago, the simple design in the era of sranka made it look not luxurious, but it has a kind of simple beauty. In the center of the hall, a hanging lamp polished with a complete piece of Sun Crystal is huge and frightening. Joshua estimated the energy contained in it, But found that this thing can at least provide enough fire energy for a whole set of magic equipment.

But now, it is only used as a lamp.

These dwarfs always remind you that they are totally different from their appearance. They are not poor at all. On the contrary, they are rich.

Shaking his head, the soldier banished the idea from his mind.

As the protagonist and guest of the banquet, Joshua was invited by Moria to sit on the main seat of the main table. However, Joshua politely refused the offer. After a compromise, they sat down at both ends of the main table in the center of the hall. After the dwarves' band played their special music, the party began.

Many people were invited to this gathering. In addition to all kinds of administrative officials, many famous dwarves came here. As the backbone of the northern dwarf society, most of these people have great respect for Moria as a great foundry, which can be seen from their expressions and every move. However, they don't seem to take soldiers seriously, only a little bit of superficial respect.

The dwarves' xenophobia is not a myth. Even though Joshua's name and deeds have been spread here, some stubborn people don't like their nominal Lord very much and don't think much of the soldiers.

The food at the banquet was very rich. Although the residents of the north, no matter humans or dwarves, were not famous for their delicious food, the special food prepared to welcome Joshua this time looked very delicious. Whether it was Tailan worm bacon or sausage, they were very delicious. After really eating these special delicacies from previous games, Even Joshua had a smile on his face.

As the banquet unfolded, the atmosphere became warm. Of course, since it was a dwarf banquet, the most important thing was not eating, but drinking.

"Here's to the earth and the lava!"

A red bearded dwarf with seven metal rings on his beard came forward. He looked slightly drunk and toasted Joshua with a huge glass.

Dwarves are the sons of Chongshan and the earth. They were born in the steel deep underground. According to legend, in the first millennium when the initial fire just started, the earliest dwarves appeared around the huge lava lake underground. With the help of the light and heat of lava, they explored in the deep caves, discovered minerals, got close to the earth, and developed civilization on this basis, So when you need a blessing or other name, dwarves will use it.

To the earth and the lava

Without hesitation, he also raised his glass, and then poured it in one breath. Joshua felt a trace of bitterness in his throat and stomach. His face didn't change and he waved with a smile.

But the dwarf's beard was trembling. Joshua didn't seem to know it, but he did. At this banquet, Moria ordered to use the best wine. In other words, it was the most intense and spicy "Dihuo" series. It was the wine brewed by the dwarves themselves. It was very powerful, except for the dwarves, Whether it's a spirit or a human, it usually pours at the same time - even if it's an old alcoholic, his face will turn red and his eyes will see some residual shadows.

But how can this human being in front of us seem to have no influence at all?

And Joshua - to tell you the truth, he feels so good!

"It seems that the dwarfs this time are different from the weak chickens like Brandon and verdini."

Aftertaste of the hot feeling of the liquor, the soldier thought so, he couldn't help nodding: "can be a war."

Instead of fighting against the side effects of alcohol, Joshua did not hesitate to drink with a dwarf who came to propose a toast. This group of beards, who often drank too much, could see that the human Lord was completely relying on his body to resist the side effects of alcohol.

"It's probably the best human drink in 200 years."

There was a dwarf whispering with his companions, but no matter how low his voice was, all the people around him shook their heads, but they also had the same feeling.

"It's more than the best. The gods are on the top of it. All the people in the past 200 years have not drunk as much as this one!"

Looking in awe at Joshua, who was still pouring wine nearby, the dwarf could not help touching the steel drill mole on his side and exclaimed, "a thousand cups are not drunk!"

As a companion of dwarves, steel drill mole has the same status as Knight's war horse. Many dwarves eat and sleep with their mole, which is their greatest assistant in their life. Whether they dig caves or search for mines, they have to rely on it. The mole beside the dwarf also nodded solemnly with his master, as if he agreed.At this time, Joshua, who is drinking with another dwarf, finds that the eyes of the dwarfs around him have changed, from repulsion to identification.

He looked around and the dwarfs raised their glasses to show respect.

With a smile, Joshua naturally knew the custom.

Dwarves are addicted to alcohol, but they don't appreciate the drunken people. As dwarves who are good at casting, design engineering and other industries that need fine operation, compared with the superficial amount of alcohol, they admire the spirit and brain that can still calmly control their own will and body after drinking.

Drunk people can't grasp their own limits, let alone control their own body and will. They have no self-knowledge and are not trustworthy at all. The more you drink, the more you don't get drunk, which means that you have a strong will, a strong spirit, and a clear understanding of your limits.

And on one side, while Joshua and the other dwarves were drinking.

Moria and Claire are talking.

"Claire, I didn't expect you to return to the north. It's really a long time no see."

The expression of the old dwarf didn't show any joy for his old friend's reunion, rather it was rejection. He frowned and spat out words from his teeth: "it's also a pity that Joshua didn't know your identity, otherwise, how could he bring you here?"

"Time is the best antidote. After so long, they have long forgotten who I am. Even if they know it, they will never forget it like you."

Spirit Light reply Moria, she seems completely don't mind each other revealed hostility: "in those days, no one is wrong, since you choose to keep the oath, then don't be so aggressive."

"In that case, why did you come back?"

"I just want to come back and see the land they are guarding..."

Claire sighed, and the Elf Druid looked into the old dwarf's stubborn eyes and said sincerely, "it took me a hundred years to learn the knowledge of balance and recognize the relationship between chaos and order, Now I finally understand what kind of terror we were fighting, but they have been here all the time, fighting against that force... Compared with this, the contradiction between us is like catkins in the wind

The genie said with emotion: "with the passage of a hundred years, human beings have changed three or four generations, and their descendants have grown up to the same level as you and me... When I return to the north, I just want to remove the remnants of chaotic power and meet my former friends, that's all."

But the old dwarf didn't answer. He just drank a glass of wine, then turned his head and looked at Joshua, who was gradually recognized by the dwarfs.

"It was the same at that time. It was a good drink..."

He sighed: "his strength has surpassed him. If we all had the strength we have now, we would not..."

"What's the point of saying that now?"

Looking still very young, the ELF's voice was leisurely: "you are a dwarf and the best blacksmith. You should understand this truth - the inheritance of human beings, just like Damascus steel, needs heavy beating and repeated forging, so that it can become harder and stronger, so as to advance from generation to generation and finally achieve immortal legend...,"

She raised her glass and gave a smile.

"It's a party to welcome Joshua. Don't do it all the time. Let's have a drink."

"... cheers."