The Bizarre Adventure of the Warhammer Elves

Chapter 497 Dwarves and Dwarves

——Eregion, Bastion Fortress

"So, Bilbo has left Hobbiton with a group of dwarves and has begun to move towards the Misty Mountains?"

"Yes, Your Highness, Mr. Bilbo has not left Bag End for more than three days. We asked his neighbors and learned that he had left Hobbiton with a group of dwarves a few days ago."

"I see... I understand. You can withdraw the hunters in the Shire. I no longer need them to monitor Hobbiton."

Located in the hall of the Bastion Fortress, Rohan looked at the Silver Mist Hunter below who was reporting to him in astonishment, and couldn't help but feel a burst of emotion in his heart.

He originally thought that he had made a lot of changes to the original plot, but he did not expect that after experiencing the baptism of war, Bilbo would actually have the courage to step out of the house.

The reason why he sent the Silvermist Hunters to monitor the situation of Bilbo's family was

Now that the dwarf expedition has been formed, this means that Thorin Oakenshield should have made contact with Gandalf and has begun preparations to regain the Lonely Mountain.

Lonely mountain...

When this name was mentioned, Rohan's first impression was of the mountains of gold and silver jewelry hidden in the palace hall from the movies he had seen in his previous life.

The Lonely Mountain, also known as Mount Erebor, is an isolated peak located in the northeast of Rhovanion. It is also the location of the undermountain kingdom established by the Durin dwarves.

If you want to ask what specialties the kingdom under the mountain has, it is that the dwarves once mined a lot of wealth from the mineral deposits of the lonely mountain. The most famous one is the gem known as the heart of the mountain, the Arken gem!

"I want it, I want it so much~"

Even though Rohan now has as much wealth as the kingdom under the mountain, when he recalls the overwhelming wealth and the countless gold sea, he can't help but feel a touch of greed in his heart.

After all, who can resist the experience of swimming in a sea of ​​gold coins?

(Pete: Ah - this is not a liquid, it is made up of many pieces of solid matter, like a hard floor!!!)

"Eh... forget it, think back to the scene of the Battle of the Five Armies. If I really lead my troops rashly to fight for control of Gushan, I'm afraid I will have to fight three parties by then, right?"

But after much thought, Rohan finally gave up the rising greed in his heart, and instead began to think about how to maximize his interests in this dwarf expedition.

There was no way. After all, if he wanted to fight against the alliance between Archaon and Sauron, he would have to establish friendship with the elves and dwarves of Arda...

and many more!

Forging friendship with a dwarf?

While Rohan was still thinking about the ownership of Lonely Mountain, a bold idea suddenly popped into his mind and began to expand rapidly:

"If I remember correctly, the dwarves in Arda have always maintained a mutually hostile relationship with the elves, and it will take decades for this situation to gradually begin to ease.

In this case...then why do I have to establish friendship with the dwarves of the Durin tribe from scratch instead of seeking dwarf allies who have already established friendships to help occupy the Lonely Mountain? "

You must know that compared to Thorin Oakenshield, whom he has never met, Rohan is good friends with Erickson, the High King of Eternal Peak in the Warhammer world, and their relationship is not ordinary close.

Not only do the dwarves have a huge army of up to 500 people in Gran Town, Rohan also stationed one of his Pendor Guards at the dwarf outpost in the Badlands to fight against the greenskins.

What's more, various dwarf weapons and jewelry from the World's Edge Mountains will be continuously traded with him, and the bilateral relationship is simply getting closer.

It is no exaggeration to say that if it were not for the mismatch in age and race, Lohan would even consider marrying off his daughter!

The only question now is whether the now elderly Erickson has the courage and courage to build an isolated outpost in a different world?

Thinking of this, Luohan, who had already made up his mind, simply stood up from the red wood throne, and then opened the portal to leave.

"It seems... I need to go to Eternal Peak in person to see my old friend!"

——Warhammer World, Eternal Peak

As expected by Rohan, his arrival was welcomed by the High King of the Dwarves and given a grand dinner as always.

A variety of barbecued meats and sausages covered in sauce were served on the table. Thanks to the continuous development of bilateral trade over the years, Rohan could even see a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables on the table.

Of course, after all, every time Rohan comes, he can provide a lot of benefits to both parties, so Erickson's welcome ceremony is naturally particularly grand:

"My old friend, you have disappeared for several years this time. There are even rumors here that you have died heroically in the battle with Chaos, and you are even ready to have a meal!"

In the Ancestral Grotto of Eternal Peak, the white-haired Erickson stood up from the throne unsteadily, and then took the initiative to step forward and hug Rohan tightly.

Now, decades have passed since the first meeting between the two in Prague. Even Rohan, an elf, has changed a lot, not to mention a dwarf whose life span is only a few hundred years?

In the past, this sturdy dwarf who could still distinguish a few black threads from his beard has now reached his twilight years. Without being violated by his oath, it is naturally impossible for him to survive for thousands of years like the obsessed dwarf. .

The muscular arms that were once able to wield the battle ax dexterously are now slightly withered, and the slightly pale complexion and dull white hair are announcing to Rohan that Erickson's life is coming to an end.

"My friend, look at you now, I don't even know how to evaluate you..."

Seeing his friend turn into the terrifying old face he has now, Luo Han couldn't help but feel grateful for his luck as an immortal species, and at the same time secretly lamented the unfairness of the ancient saint's creation.

Unfortunately, although Rohan has learned to make secret potions that can extend human lifespan and make elves immortal, His Majesty the Witch King obviously did not consider the dwarves when creating these potions.

What's more, extending lifespan is not that simple. Even if Rohan is willing to study it, such behavior will only incur the wrath of the dwarf gods.

But then I thought about it, compared to those humans whose life span is only a few dozen years, both he and Erickson should feel contented. Compared with the emotion shown by Rohan, Erickson seemed much more open-minded. He just patted Rohan's thigh and then turned back to the throne and sighed secretly:

"Hey... I also know that my life span is about to reach the end of the world, but compared to myself, I am actually more concerned about where the Eternal Peak will go in the future."

"Are you encountering any difficulties? Maybe I can find a way to help you?"

Hearing what Erickson said, Lohan casually found a seat and sat down, preparing to ask what the other person was having trouble with recently.

After all, he himself came to seek help from the Supreme King. If the other party really encountered any difficulties, if he could help, it would be best to help.

Hearing that his friend was preparing to help him, Erickson's old face first showed a happy smile, but then he smiled bitterly again and said:

"I think you may not be of much help in this matter, because the problem I am facing now is the lack of a successor to inherit the throne!"

"oh, I see."

Hearing this, Luo Han, who had originally planned to lend a hand to help, immediately fell silent. After all, he was just an outsider, and it was really not his turn to interfere with the issue of the succession to the throne.

After all, this matter is related to the future of the dwarf clan. If anything happens due to his actions, it is very likely that this friendship that has been accumulated with great difficulty will collapse!

However, out of friendship between the two parties, Lohan finally chose to express his inner doubts:

"If I remember correctly, you should still have several descendants alive in the world. Can't they inherit the throne of the High King?"

"Just rely on them? Haha, even if they can't prepare a banquet to welcome you, how can you talk about governing a country?"

Erickson picked up the glass and drank it down with some indignation. From his words, it was not difficult to hear that he was obviously not satisfied with his offspring.

Rohan recalled in his mind that Erickson's descendants seemed to be strong warriors. Although there was nothing wrong with their straightforward personalities, if they were to deal with interpersonal relationships...

I guess every time Rohan signs a treaty with them, he needs to get them drunk at the wine table before it can be completed, right?

What's more, Sol Green hasn't shown up yet, and Erickson's physical condition seems to be unable to sustain it for much longer, so even Lohan can't help but feel a little anxious.

Therefore, faced with this situation, he could only try his best to make the next Dwarf High King a being who can speak rationally:

"If you are not satisfied with the successor, what about choosing a successor from other kingdoms? I think there should be some outstanding successors among the dwarves who have perished, right?"

"They...it's hard to say. Do you still remember the battle we fought together in Prague? At that time, I also issued a call to the dwarf kingdoms, but there were very few responders.

Unlike you elves, my friend, if the high king we choose cannot be recognized by other kingdoms, then it is very likely that he will choose not to obey the orders of the high king. "

Facing Erickson's complaint, Lohan couldn't help but reveal a wry smile. It would be great if things were really as simple as the other person said:

"You can't say that. In fact, we have just ended a large-scale civil war. We are still in the stage of recuperation. We are also facing the need to consolidate the king's power."

"Really? It seems that neither of us is at peace now..."

A wry smile appeared on Erickson's face, but then he braced himself up and stood up from the throne. Then he forced a majestic expression and asked Rohan:

"I think you came to Eternal Peak this time not simply to give me advice. I think you have heard enough of my complaints, and now it is time to voice your problems."

He knew very well that as the High King, although his personal relationship with Rohan was indeed quite close, it was not enough to travel across the world to visit him just for a suggestion.

There is no doubt that his friend came with a purpose, but what he needs to consider is whether the other party's purpose is good or bad!

Hearing that Erickson didn't seem to want to talk more about the heir, Lohan simply ended the topic, and then said bluntly:

"My question...my dear friend, now I have an opportunity to make a fortune in front of you. This is a huge fortune, the amount is even beyond your understanding of gold and silver treasures.

But the problem now is that this treasure is now occupied by a powerful dragon, and its location is far beyond your imagination. Do you have the courage to claim this treasure? "

After hearing this, Erickson became interested as expected, and finally raised his head proudly and laughed:

"Treasures that I can't imagine? Hahaha, maybe you are still a little short on the wealth of dwarves. There are not many treasures in this world that I can't imagine. Feel free to give me your suggestions!"

"Hmm~ Let me tell you a story. There was once a group of dwarves who established a kingdom under the mountain in the lonely wind. They kept digging for treasures in the mountains, and then the evil dragons coveted them.

The dragon destroyed the kingdom under the mountain, took all its treasures for himself, and slumbered there for sixty years, so that the dwarves thought they could retake their home.

But the problem now is that this dwarf expedition team only consists of a dozen people. They are obviously preparing for an impossible mission, and there is a high probability that they will die there. "

Erikson patiently sat on the throne and listened to Rohan's story. From his frown, it was easy to see that as the High King of the Dwarves, he was disgusted with such stories of dwarves' plight.

After waiting for a chance to breathe, the High King waved his hand and interrupted Rohan to continue the story. Then he couldn't help but stood up seriously and asked:

"I have never heard anything about the dwarves setting up an expedition recently. Where did the story you told take place?"

Looking at the slightly anxious Erickson, a smile appeared on Rohan's lips. He knew that the benevolent Dwarf High King would definitely be attracted by the story he told.

This was what he wanted, so he pretended to be calm and explained:

"No need to worry, my dear friend, this story takes place in a distant world, and now the story has just begun. You have enough time to seek the treasure there.

Of course, I also have some own purposes for this matter..."

(End of this chapter)