311: Chapter 93: The Mighty Dwarf King (Part 2) _1 311: Chapter 93: The Mighty Dwarf King (Part 2) _1 Ye Yinzhu gave a slight smile and said, “It’s nothing.
I can understand how you’re feeling, Clan Leader.
After all, your decision affects the future of the entire dwarf race.”
Rutz nodded and said, “Let’s go, we can discuss further after we get back.
The bet I lost will certainly be honored.”
Just as the four of them were about to leave, they saw 500 dwarf soldiers rushing towards them under the leadership of three hill dwarves.
Seeing their Clan Leader there, the dwarves hurriedly gathered around, looking a little stunned.
Rutz waved his hand to silence the three hill dwarves before they could ask any questions, “From now on, Brother Ye Yinzhu here, will be considered a friend of our dwarf race.
Everyone, let’s go back and continue cleaning up the battlefield.”
Once they returned to the dwarves, the atmosphere had significantly changed since Ye Yinzhu had earned the genuine recognition of Rutz, the Dwarf Clan Leader, because of his strength.
“Brother Ye, you suggested we should temporarily relocate from here before, and in reality, I know your advice is correct.
However, our clan has lived here for over a thousand years.
I find it too hard to give up everything we’ve built here.
More importantly, there’s a secret hidden underneath these hills,” Rutz said solemnly.
Ye Yinzhu asked, “A secret?”
Rutz nodded and said, “As everyone knows, the two things we dwarves cherish most are wine and forging.
We can always buy wine, but forging has certain requirements to maintain.
The first condition is metal ore.
Although the Northernmost Wilderness is not as prosperous as the human world, there are plenty of ores here for us to cast.
And deep beneath these hills, there lies an unparalleled condition: the Ground Fire Furnace.
It is a river of ground fire; no one knows how it was formed.
But the high heat of the Ground Fire Furnace, drawing on the ground fire for fundamental casting, is too important to us dwarves.
That is the underlying reason why I don’t want to leave here.”
Ye Yinzhu furrowed his brows and said, “But fire can be found elsewhere.
If your people are harmed by the Beastmen or even face the risk of extermination, what use would a surplus of ground fire be then?”
Rutz sighed, “So that’s why I’ve been hesitating too.
Although our battle was about our bet, it actually also played a crucial role in helping me make up my mind.
If I had won, I would prefer to wait right here for the Beastman Army to arrive rather than give up on our foundation.
But I lost.
You’ve helped me make the final decision.
Now we must abandon the Ground Fire Furnace and leave this place.”
Ye Yinzhu’s eyes gleamed with contemplation, but he didn’t say anything.
A hint of confusion showed in Rutz’s eyes, “I have lived in these hills since I was a child, and I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve never even left this place.
Besides drinking and training, nothing else interests me, not even casting.
Do you have any good suggestions about a safe place in the Northernmost Wilderness where our dwarf race can stay temporarily?”
A smile appeared on Ye Yinzhu’s face.
At this point, Anya also understood why Ye Yinzhu was determined to fight with Rutz.
Ye Yinzhu said, “I currently own a fiefdom in the Milan Empire.
It’s located in the mountain range bordering the Northernmost Wilderness.
If Chief Rutz doesn’t mind, you can temporarily settle there.”
Rutz was surprised, “Move to your fief?” He hesitated.
He wasn’t foolish, and he had some inklings about Ye Yinzhu’s intentions.
Ye Yinzhu replied candidly, “I’ve always admired the dwarf’s casting skills.
To be frank, I certainly hope to have the dwarf race’s help.
But, Chief, please understand that I do not want to exploit the dwarves.
I hope to engage in fair trade with your race.
I can provide what you need in exchange for the weapons you cast.
What do you think, Chief Rutz?”
Rutz scrutinized Ye Yinzhu rather playfully, “Do you actually know what we need?”
Ye Yinzhu nodded and said, “Wine and metal, as you mentioned earlier.
The Burna Mountain Range, which is where I stay, lies adjacent to the Northernmost Wilderness, and it certainly has a lot of different metals.
I am confident that we can meet your race’s needs.
And about your favorite, fine wine, let me tell you something to show my sincerity.
Apart from Sister Anya and her Elves, there’s also a Goblin Tribe living within my territory.
I believe, if the Dwarf race were to join us, we would form a strong alliance.
Given enough time, no external enemy could pose a threat to us.”
“The Goblin Tribe…” Rutzy stood up abruptly, a sudden gleam in his eyes.
Ye Yinzhu faintly saw what seemed to be drool about to drip from the corner of his mouth.
He chuckled inwardly, realizing the attractiveness of the Goblins’ brewed wine held an irresistible allure for the Dwarves.
Rubbing his hands together, Rutzy rushed to say, “To be honest, Brother Ye, the mere existence of the Goblin Tribe is enough for me to agree to the relocation.
I won’t mind you laughing, but I find wine irresistible.
However, regardless of my personal desires, I must think about what’s best for my Dwarf race.
I want to know, if we Dwarves relocate to your territory, what would we get?
Or, to be more precise, how much freedom would we have?
Would there be any restrictions?”
Ye Yinzhu said seriously, “Sister Anya can attest to this.
If the Dwarf race migrates to the Burna Mountain Range, as the Lord of Qin City, I can guarantee that the Dwarves will receive the same treatment as the Elves and the Goblins.
As Clan Leader, your status in the Burna Mountain Range would be equivalent to mine.
I would not issue any orders to the Dwarves.
Our relationship would be based on equality and mutual benefit.
I would provide the metal and wine, and you would help create weapons.
If you wish to leave, I won’t stop you.
The only thing I ask is that, should we face enemy invaders, the Dwarves would stand as part of the Burna Mountain Range to defend Qin City.
Also, I will let you choose any one amongst the hundreds of peaks in the Burna Mountain Range to be your territory.
Let’s call it Dwarf Mountain, a habitat well suited to your subterranean lifestyle.”
Rutzy listened carefully to each word Ye Yinzhu said, “I believe in your sincerity, and I also trust Aunt Anya.
However, this decision will affect the future of the Dwarf race, and I must consult the Elders of my Clan.
Although I’m the Clan Leader, it’s ultimately the Elders who make the final decisions on all matters.”
Ye Yinzhu smiled slightly, “Of course, such a significant matter should be carefully discussed.”
Rutzy went in the direction of a different passage in the cave after excusing himself to Ye Yinzhu and Anya.
Dwarves are known for their direct approach to matters, aptly reflecting their straightforward nature.
Once Rutzy had left, Ye Yinzhu, Anya and Ming remained within the spacious room.
“Do you want to utilize the Dwarves’ casting technology?” Ming asked, suddenly radiating an overpowering aura that bore down on Ye Yinzhu.
Ye Yinzhu didn’t move but simultaneously raised his hand to stop Anya from helping him resist the oppressive aura, “Ming, I believe I have already made it clear.
This isn’t exploitation; it’s mutual benefit.
I provide the Dwarves what they need – territory, metal, wine and some external conditions.
In return, the Dwarves assist with their casting skills to meet their necessities.
In Qin City, the Dwarves won’t have any restrictions.”
Ming’s soft gaze suddenly turned sharp, “You’re a human I can’t fully grasp.
You hold too many secrets.
To be frank, if Rutzy entrusts the Dwarves’ future to you, I won’t be entirely at ease.”
Ye Yinzhu, looking neither insolent nor servile, met Ming’s gaze squarely.
Leveraging his amethyst Behemoth bloodline, he countered Ming’s suppressive aura, “If the Dwarves stay, could you assure them a stable future?
Are you confident enough to protect them from the Solomon tribe and any other threats single handedly?”
Ming fell silent for a moment before speaking again, “Ye Yinzhu, I have a question.
If one day the Dwarves find a place better suited for their survival, would you let them leave your territory?”
Ye Yinzhu smiled faintly, “As I said before, in Qin City, the Dwarves are free.
If such a day es, the Dwarves can leave at any time.
However, I also believe that there’s no place better suited for the Dwarves’ living than Qin City.” Infused by the power of his amethyst bloodline, Ye Yinzhu’s manner had bee more assertive, though he rarely flaunted his strength.
Ming nodded, “Alright, I’ll trust you.
As Rutzy’s partner, I will acpany him to Qin City.
However, do not expect that I will assist you in any matter.
At the same time, I’ll always protect the Dwarves.
If one day you betray your promises, be prepared for the wrath of a Mountain Giant.”
Ye Yinzhu smiled slightly, “Ming, did you ever wonder why I was chosen by the strongest of the Four Sacred Beasts, the Amethyst Behemoth?”
Ming was taken aback.
He had not expected Ye Yinzhu to pose such a question.
Continuing, Ye Yinzhu said, “Because Zi regards me as his brother, and trusts that I would never hurt him.
Before I formed a bond with Zi, he observed me for ten long years.
Even my own parents don’t know me as well as Zi.
I cannot claim to be a good person, but I swear upon my life and spirit that I’m a man who keeps his word.”
(To be continued.
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