The servant's answer surprised Firebeard. He thought that Black Rock City had established a long-term business relationship with a human kingdom on the surface. He did not expect it to be the Elves!
Out of curiosity, Firebeard had a further conversation with the attendant. He gained a deeper understanding of what had happened in Black Rock City over the past year and inquired more about the elves who were active in Black Rock City. However, he was more and more shocked after that.
Black Rock City did resist the siege of tens of thousands of Shadow Army. However … the ones who made the greatest contribution were not the Dark Dwarves, but the Elves!
The Elves were mercenaries from the surface. They were tough and tenacious in battle. They were very keen on hunting monsters and magical beasts …
Not only that, they also settled down in the Elven Forest. It was said that they even formed their own city!
These Elves were completely different from the traditional Elves.
Not only were they the strongest warriors, but they were also the smartest merchants and … they were also the most passionate friends.
They traded with Black Rock City and brought abundant food from the surface to Black Rock City. At the same time, they also accepted various requests from the Dark Dwarves to encircle and exterminate the active magical beasts and monsters in the Deep Cave. They even helped to fight against the Shadow Crack left behind by the Shadow Army!
In addition, they did believe in a new God. However … it was not an evil God. It was a new God who had inherited the priesthood of Life and Nature!
The Goddess of Life — Her Holiness Eve …
It was said that 'He' was suspected to be a True God who had ascended to Godhood with the support of His Holiness the Death God and was on very good terms with Her Holiness Hila. There were also rumors that 'He' was actually a subordinate god supported by Her Holiness Hila.
Not only that, the war with the Orcs half a year ago did happen. It happened at the border between the Gloom Mountain Range and the Elven Forest. The ones who defeated the Orcs … were the Elves!
When Firebeard asked how many Elves there were and where they came from, the Dark Dwarf Servant sighed and said, "That's right.
"No one knows how they came. It's as if they appeared in an instant … However, although they are a little strange sometimes, they are undoubtedly Elves."
"I don't know how many of them there are … but it is said that they seem to have their own Elven Army. That's why they were able to defeat the Orcs …"
An Elven Army that could defeat the Orcs!
Firebeard perked up when he heard this.
I'm afraid … their elven army is much stronger than I thought. Their main force might even be a Silver professional!
Faintly … he felt that he already knew what the God of Death meant by the chance of victory …
After eating and drinking to their heart's content, the diplomatic group once again arrived at the temple and met with the Dwarf Temple Master and the higher-ups of Black Rock City in the temple's meeting hall.
Seeing that Firebeard's expression was less melancholy and more anxious and expectant, the Dwarf Temple Master smiled faintly.
"Your Excellency Firebeard, it seems that … you already know the True God's intention."
Huo Xu took a deep breath and asked expectantly,
"Are they … the elves who are active in Black Rock City? Were they mercenaries? Can we hire them? "
"That's right."
The Dwarf Temple Master nodded.
"They are our allies and will be our reinforcements in this war …"
"I've already notified our Elven friends in the Elven Forest and officially requested for their assistance. I reckon that their representatives will arrive here soon."
… …
"Alice asked me to go to Black Rock City, and she even asked you guys to come along?"
In the City of Heaven's Chosen, Li Mu, who had completed the "Goddess of Life" quest, looked curiously at Salty Meow who had found him while doing his daily quests.
"That's right. Not only you, but the leaders of the major guilds have also been notified."
Salty Meow sat on a rock and swung her legs. She looked a little excited.
"Did they say what it was about?"
Li Mu's heart skipped a beat as he asked carefully.
"It seems to have something to do with the Underground World! It's said that … it seems that two forces of the Underground World are fighting. One of them seems to be an ally of Black Rock City. They asked for help from Black Rock City, and then came to us for help! "
"Underground World? Help? War? "
Li Mu's eyes lit up when he heard this.
"Is this … a new Instance Dungeon quest?"
… …
A new Instance Dungeon quest might be coming!
When Alice, Zero, and the other NPCs were about to bring the higher-ups of the major guilds to Black Rock City to negotiate with the Dark Dwarves, the news quickly spread among the players.
Due to the participation of the Fourth Beta Testers, the Elven Forest, which had become much livelier, became even noisier.
"A war in the Underground World? Is a new map going to be released? "
"I'm not sure yet. I heard that Brother Mu and the others are going to Black Rock City for a meeting …"
"I'm looking forward to it! It's been a long time since a new Instance Dungeon and war quest. It'll be great if it's really a war! "
"Let's go! Let's go and take a look! "
The news spread like wildfire. When Alice and Li Mu set off, they were followed by a large group of players who wanted to join in the fun.
When the diplomatic group of the Silent City-State Alliance in Black Rock City saw the majestic "Elven Army" that crowded the streets, they could not help but be stunned.
"Oh Death God … So many Elves? Lord Firebeard, are these the reinforcements that you and Lord Eleanor were talking about? "
The Underworld Gnome's eyes widened as he muttered in surprise.
Huo Xu had already guessed it, so he was not that surprised. But … to his disappointment, he noticed that the elves were not very powerful. They were all Iron-level, and most of them were middle-level Iron-level.
He had thought that since the Elves could destroy the Orc army, there would be no lack of Silver-tier professionals.
Unfortunately …
The Elves were considered to be at the lower end of the Underground World. It would be fine if there were a large number of them, but if there were only a few of them, perhaps … it would not be enough.
And these Elves … How many of them could they send?
A few hundred? A few thousand?
It could not be tens of thousands, right?
He was here to ask for reinforcements, while the Elves were at most mercenaries. With their strength, they would only be cannon fodder. It would be impossible to ask them to fight with their lives …
Of course, although he was disappointed, he would not say it out loud. Since the True God had placed his hopes on them, there must be a reason.
With that in mind, both parties began to communicate in the temple's meeting hall.
The process of asking for reinforcements was very smooth. Firebeard was surprised to find that the Elves were more proactive than he had imagined. After knowing that the Silent City Alliance needed reinforcements, the Elves had volunteered to provide reinforcements without waiting for the emissary group's request.
They gave off the feeling that they couldn't wait to fight.
What a strange group of battle maniacs.
However, when Firebeard asked how many reinforcements they could send, the Elves' answer was a little strange.
"We can send as many reinforcements as you can provide us with weapons and equipment!"
Weapons and equipment?
The Underground World was at war all year round. It was rich in minerals and had a large population of Dwarves. What they lacked the least was equipment!
Although the Elves had different physiques, this was not a problem. With the City Alliance's strength and efficiency, they could easily modify the equipment for their use.
Although it was strange, Firebeard chose to accept in the end.
According to Lady Eleanor, the provision of equipment was one of the True God's oracles.
Speaking of which, Firebeard even felt that the price offered by the Elves was too low.
In this way, both parties quickly reached an agreement on the matter of reinforcements for the Underground War.
The news of the new Instance Dungeon mission spread further in the Elven Forest …
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