The Bizarre Adventure of the Warhammer Elves

Chapter 498 The Heir Controversy

It has to be said that although Erickson is now in his twilight years, his brain still clearly captures the benefits that Rohan's suggestions can bring to the dwarves.

Unsurprisingly, a council convened from many dwarf kingdoms soon convened at Eternal Peak to discuss whether Rohan's proposal was really worth the bloodshed and sacrifice of the dwarves.

Because the stakes are so important, the lineup of the Dwarf Lords gathering held at Eternal Peak can be said to be quite luxurious:

Agrim Ironfist, the new Butcher King from Kharak Kaderin, inherits the dual oath from his martyr grandfather Balagur, to lead his people safely while seeking a glorious death in battle;

Belegar Ironhammer, the orthodox heir to the Eight Peaks Mountains and the leader of the Angrond clan, has also been planning to regain the inheritance of his ancestors;

Baroque Daminison, the president of the Eternal Peak Engineers Guild, is famous for his frequent study and exploration of various military weapons under Rohan's command, and his successful imitation of mass-produced helicopters and bombers!

……

Rohan sat on the seat next to the throne of the Supreme King. Looking at the familiar and unfamiliar faces below, he couldn't help but feel a burst of emotion in his heart.

He really didn't expect that Erikson would care so much about the dwarves he called the Lonely Mountain and the wealth hidden therein, that he would call together almost all the dwarf forces from the edge mountains of the world.

Is the news he brought really that important in the eyes of these dwarves?

No, these dwarves were unwilling to obey Erikson's orders to unite in the first place. How could they be willing to gather together now for a piece of news brought by the elves?

He would not be so naive as to think that he could have such a big face in front of these stubborn dwarves.

There must be something going on that he doesn't know about!

Just when Rohan was thinking about the causes and consequences of this matter, he saw Erickson standing up from the throne with his cane, and then looked at the dwarf kings present with satisfaction and said:

"I have to say that I am very happy to be able to see this scene in my lifetime. Seeing that so many dwarf kings will come here because of my order, the feeling of unity is really great.

I know that you will rush over quickly after receiving my letter, so you must already know the reason why I summoned you, right?

That's right, I'm ready to start selecting the new successor to the Supreme King! "

Rohan, who was eating melon on the side:?

Dwarf Kings:!

Hearing this, Luo Han's handsome, frowning eyebrows couldn't help but raise slightly, and then he couldn't help turning his head to look at his old friend who had an unchanging expression.

Erickson only told him that he would convene a multi-ethnic meeting regarding his matter, but he never told him that he would start selecting a successor?

Facing the questioning gaze of Lohan next to him, Erickson obviously had no intention of explaining the matter too much. Instead, he explained to the already agitated kings below:

"I think all the respected patriarchs have already figured it out. In my current state, it won't be long before I have to meet the martyrs and the three ancestors, right?"

"Father!"

"Supreme King, don't talk nonsense like this!"

"In my opinion, His Majesty the Supreme King should continue to rule the Eternal Peak for another sixty years, and should not give up on himself like he is now!"

……

Even the heads of other clans who had coveted the throne of the Supreme King for a long time had to give earnest advice after hearing Erickson's remarks to comfort their Supreme King to be more open-minded.

After all, compared to the constant intrigues and connotations between elves and humans, the dwarves have always been united and firmly believe that unity can overcome difficulties.

As long as Erickson has not stepped down from the seat of the Supreme King for one day, then they will always swear allegiance to him, at least they will not do any illegal behavior on the surface.

The world can say that dwarves are stubborn, but they can never deny their loyalty!

"Everyone, I can feel your sincerity and trust in the mist, but please forgive me that I can no longer hug you one by one like before, because I have felt the call of my ancestors."

Seeing that many dwarf kings had put aside their past prejudices and came to express condolences to him, a happy smile finally appeared on Erickson's face, but then he shook his head and continued:

"I'm old, and I can't live for tens of thousands of years like my friends, so I want to take advantage of the last time to solve the problems you may need to face as soon as possible.

The first is the issue of the successor to the High King. I am going to select the twelve greatest dwarf kings from among you, and ask you to serve the future of the dwarves as much as possible within one year!

One year later, I will call you to Eternal Peak for the last time. At that time, I will read out your achievements in the Hall of Ancestors, and then the dwarf kings will elect you! "

As soon as this statement came out, the dwarf kings in the audience immediately started talking. Apparently, they did not expect that Erikson would designate his successor like the previous kings did, and instead prepared to hold an election.

But at the same time, there are also many dwarf kings who are gearing up for this, obviously hoping that they can be selected by Erikson and become one of the twelve candidates for the Supreme King.

Among them, Agrim Iron Fist, the Butcher King who took the Butcher's Oath, stood up from the chair, then stood on the chair with his arms waving and shouted:

"Please give an order, His Majesty the Supreme King of Eternal Peak, please tell us who will you choose to be the bravest warrior?"

"Be patient, Butcher King. As the dwarf king who once led Karak Kaderin in countless battles, you are certainly qualified to be one of these twelve warriors."

Hearing that his achievements had been recognized by Erickson, Agrim couldn't help but reveal an excited smile, but there was still an imperceptible hint of disappointment in his eyes.

As a dwarf who took the Butcher's Oath, he should have sought a glorious death on the battlefield without wearing any armor, but now he had to join the campaign because of the King's Oath.

Perhaps he longs for a glorious death more than becoming the Supreme King?

As Agrim was selected as one of the candidates, the group leaders and kings of other kingdoms also stood up enthusiastically, waved their hands excitedly and shouted:

"And me! I once made great achievements on the battlefield, and even killed a giant dragon in a duel. I think I am qualified to be one of them!"

"A mere dragon is nothing. I personally killed three green-skinned warlords in the Badlands, and accumulated more than a hundred trolls and a giant. Doesn't this tool deserve a quota?"

"Haha, a bunch of reckless men! You don't have to rely on brute force to contribute to the dwarves. Our Engineers Guild is also qualified to become the Supreme King, and we will do our best to explore and develop new weapons!"

"It's me! It's me!"

……

All kinds of quarrels filled the ancestral hall of the dwarves. This situation made Rohan act like a meat-eating crowd nearby, silently watching the dwarves show off. It didn’t take long before the selection, originally conducted for candidates, had forgotten its original purpose and turned into a competition of performance and glory.

These dwarf kings are usually stubborn and proud warriors. They are all excellent warriors in their respective fields. Naturally, they are not willing to let their achievements be compared with other kings!

"It's really incredible. Among these kings, there are no less than a dozen warriors who can slay dragons alone with their own strength. The dwarves are really a race that cannot be underestimated."

"Of course, never underestimate the dwarves. We may not be as tall as you elves or humans, but our strength is enough to break the wrists of greenskins!"

"Hahaha, let us toast to the power of the dwarves!"

"Come on, do it!"

Rohan and Erickson were chatting next to the throne with wine glasses. They watched with interest the arguments among the dwarf kings in the hall, and secretly commented on which ones were suitable to become the High King.

Although the twelve candidates need to be personally selected by the Supreme King, in the final analysis, these kings still need to convince each other.

Based on the character of the dwarves, their stubborn character can easily cause them to be dissatisfied with the people they select, but any issue can be raised face to face.

As long as their comparison problem can be solved, even the most stubborn dwarves will have to admit the reality, and in the end they can only curl their lips and stop talking.

Of course, maybe this time will be a little too long...

——A few hours later, Eternal Peak

hiccup~

Looking at the empty plate in front of him, Rohan couldn't help but burp lightly, and then looked sleepily at the dwarves who were still arguing in front of him.

Since Erickson had promised to put his matter on the agenda after the quarrel, he had to choose to keep eating and drinking beer with Erickson to refresh himself.

At this moment, Erickson seemed to be drowsy, but Lohan knew that this was just the appearance shown by the other party.

As soon as the meeting ends, Erickson will immediately become energetic. Perhaps this is a talent unique to dwarves?

Fortunately, the quarrel did not continue. Twelve dwarf leaders with outstanding achievements were quickly elected, and then they all stood in front of Erickson to listen to his orders.

Erickson was also energetic at this moment. He stood up from the throne seriously and looked at the dwarves in front of him and whispered:

"So, are the twelve of you the warriors selected from this quarrel?"

"That's right!"

The dwarf lords replied in unison. It was easy to see from their raised heads and beards how proud they were to stand out from a group of dwarf kings this time.

After all, even if their current status is only candidates for the Supreme King, standing here at this moment is enough to prove their excellence!

"Well done, boys, I will remember your names, and then next year I will count how much contribution you have made to the dwarves."

Erickson wrote down all the twelve dwarves present on the paper, and then carefully stuffed the paper into his chest and kept it carefully.

He knew very well that in order to make more contributions to the dwarves, these kings and clan leaders would most likely risk their own lives to challenge the dangers, and their final outcome would be to be exposed in the wilderness.

Because of this, he would record the lives of these warriors so that future generations could avenge them!

After all the dwarves present returned to their seats, Erickson stood up from his seat again, then glanced at the dwarves present quite seriously and said:

"Now that our most important succession issue is over, it's time for us to move on to the second key issue, which is the second reason why I summoned you!

My elf friend brought us news that a strange force of dwarves is seeking to take back their homeland occupied by dragons, and there are countless precious treasures in it.

I know that some of the dwarf kings present may be in a hurry, but don't worry yet. I can't tell you the specific situation. I'd better let my friends talk to you in detail! "

Before he finished speaking, all the dwarf patriarchs and kings present had their eyes red with anger, and then they focused their gazes on Rohan.

The dwarves are in trouble and their homeland is occupied. Take back your hometown!

It is no exaggeration to say that no matter which one of these three sensitive words is mentioned, they are enough to make any dwarf who respects their ancestors furious, let alone coming from the mouth of an elf.

It's just a giant dragon, but it dares to seize the dwarves' homes and kill their people. Can this be tolerated?

You must know that there are some strong men among them who can kill the dragon by themselves, so they are not timid at all in response to Erickson's speech, but they can't wait to raise their axes and rush over to help!

"Ahem, it seems that everyone present is very interested in this matter, so please allow me to introduce the situation to you..."

Seeing this, Rohan stood up from his seat next to the throne, and then described again what he had told Erickson before.

The attention of the dwarves was quickly attracted by what Rohan said about the encounters of the Turin people, and some of the emotional dwarf elders shed tears.

A mere giant dragon actually had the guts to bully a dwarf and refused to agree!

After Rohan finished introducing all the encounters of the Turin clan, he saw that some rational dwarf sages had gathered around, and then asked impatiently:

"Please be sure to tell us which clan the dwarf expedition belongs to. The poor children scattered outside, let us go and help them!"

"Oh... maybe they are reluctant to help you. After all, you believe in different gods. How could they willingly accept you to go to Gushan to get a share of the pie?"

Facing these dwarf elders, a bright light flashed in Rohan's eyes. The moment he had been waiting for had finally arrived. It was time to rely on his sharp tongue!

(End of this chapter)