Tang En was startled when he saw Duranden rushing over.
"He isn't a contestant, why is he so impulsive? He is a king, after all … "
Klotto chuckled, "Because he also participated in the Drunkard's Tournament a few years ago, but he was eliminated by Groka."
Tang En suddenly understood. No wonder Duranden was so angry … But then again, wasn't this Groka too tactless? He didn't even go easy on the King, wasn't he afraid of being made fun of?
Should it be said that the Dwarves were a race that didn't have a clear hierarchy?
"What cheating?"
On the stage, Groka looked at Duranden with pure eyes, as if saying 'I don't understand what you're talking about'.
"You're still pretending!"
Duranden pointed at Tang En and said, "Mister Tang En found out that you were secretly using magic to cheat! He is a human mage! "
Groka's face stiffened, his expression flickering.
It was because more than 99% of the Dwarves couldn't use magic that he dared to use his Runic Dwarf innate talent to cheat without any scruples. But he hadn't expected to be exposed by Tang En today.
Seeing Groka's change, the audience went into an uproar.
After all, Groka had been the champion of the Drunkard's Tournament for fifteen consecutive years!
In other words, he had been drinking beer for fifteen years for free!
'Damn! Why am I not a Runic Dwarf! '
At this moment, they weren't criticizing Groka's cheating, they were actually drooling in envy.
"What, what nonsense!"
Groka still wanted to try one last time and quibbled, "Drinking is based on ability, the identity of a Runic Dwarf was bestowed upon me by the Goddess, why can't I use it!?"
Duranden was stunned. He hadn't expected Groka to bring out the Goddess, but …
What he said was reasonable! He was actually speechless!
The Goddess was supreme, Duranden naturally wouldn't dare to question the Goddess.
Thus, the judges' stand on the side immediately became chaotic. On one side, they were saying that the innate talent of a Runic Dwarf was also a part of one's strength and could be used, while on the other, they were saying that drinking was drinking and that one should rely on one's stomach and drinking capacity to win. It didn't take long for the two sides to quarrel until their necks were red.
"Done!"
As the King, Durandon had to consider more. In order to not cause any hidden dangers, he could only hold back his unhappiness and said, "You are right! The power of the Rune Dwarves is a precious gift from the Goddess, so you can use it. Therefore, you win! "
Thus, Glocka was overjoyed. He could drink wine for free for another year. He laughed loudly. "I, Glocka Fire Tongs, have never been drunk before. The champion of this drunkard's competition will definitely be me! You're still far from being able to defeat me! "
Tang En, who had been standing at the side and watching the show, suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He suddenly revealed a strange smile and gestured to Clotho before walking over.
Tang En stood in front of Grocca and said leisurely, "You said you've never been drunk before? I don't believe it. "
"Human, don't doubt a dwarf's alcohol tolerance!"
Although Tang En had exposed his cheating, Grocca, who had won the championship, was in a good mood. He was not angry at Tang En's doubt. "We, the people of the earth, are different from you humans. Our bodies are as strong as a rock. Alcohol will only make us stronger, not make us drunk!"
"Then what's his situation?"
Tang En pointed to Colin next to him.
Grocca choked and snorted. "That's because he overestimated himself and insisted on challenging the Purgatory Stout!"
"Indeed."
Durandon also said, "Purgatory Stout is not ordinary wine. Even us dwarves don't dare to drink too much … Why don't you try it?"
Thinking of the stench, Tang En frowned, but considering his plan, he nodded and said, "Then give me a small cup to try."
Soon, a dwarf brought a cup of Purgatory Stout. Looking at the huge cup, Tang En's mouth twitched. This is a small cup? Are you kidding me?
Durandon laughed and said, "Don't be offended. In our eyes, this is already the smallest cup."
Tang En nodded. Looking at the dark and shiny liquid, he swallowed his saliva and took a small sip while enduring the stench.
However, what surprised Tang En was that although the Purgatory Stout was extremely smelly, after entering his mouth … it was unexpectedly delicious.
The alcohol was not very strong. Instead, it was very gentle. Moreover, it was like a warm syrup entering the stomach. His whole body felt very comfortable, and then a rush of air rushed up.
"Burp …"
A bubble emerged from Tang En's mouth and then exploded on top of his head.
[Ah! It stinks! Tang En, you're so annoying!]
Even Nola could not stand the smell. She pinched her nose and hid.
After carefully tasting it, Tang En was surprised to find that apart from the smell, this Purgatory Stout was actually a rare good wine!
But when it came to the effects of alcohol … it was just so-so.
Thus, Tang En felt confident in his heart. He drank the rest of the Purgatory Stout in one breath, and then said very indifferently, "Purgatory Stout is just so-so. The strength is still too weak."
The surroundings were in an uproar again!
A human actually drank the Purgatory Stout that many dwarves did not dare to drink!
And he said it was just so-so?!
Groka suddenly became angry. He felt that his status as the champion had weakened a lot for no reason. He straightened his neck and said, "You're talking nonsense! I think you're already drunk, and you're just holding on, right? Just based on the red wine that only human women drink, how can it be compared to our dwarven liquor? "
Tang En smiled slightly and said faintly, "Although I don't like liquor, I know that there are many kinds of liquor that you have never heard of. Erguotou, vodka, whiskey, rum …"
As Tang En said the names of liquor one after another, the sound of saliva being swallowed suddenly sounded around him. For these dwarves who were addicted to liquor, those unknown wines were like deadly poisons that attracted them.
After mentioning a few well-known spirits, Tang En suddenly changed the topic and said, "You said that you've never been drunk, so I'll make a bet with you. If I can make you drunk, you'll work for me in the future. If I can't make you drunk, then I'll give you twelve bottles of the elven New Moon Wine for free. How about it?"
Groka wiped his saliva and laughed, "Human, you're going to lose! Bring me the wine! "
Tang En shook his head, "I can't take it out now."
Groka was angry, "Then what the hell are you talking about!"
"You can take a break first and adjust your state. Don't worry, you'll definitely be able to drink it. Everyone, please wait a moment and be a witness."
After Tang En finished speaking with a smile, he tugged at Durand.
"Tang En, you're really good at scheming!"
Durand glanced sideways at Tang En and said very unhappily, "You're actually thinking about the rune dwarves. Don't you know how precious they are to us dwarves!?"
"Heh heh, I'm not a necromancer, why are you so worried? I just want him to work for me. "
Klotto also laughed, "A rune dwarf employee, even I'm a little tempted. Durand, why don't you also send a few to me?"
"In your dreams! Humph, although your plan is very good, I dare say that you'll lose. "
Durand said proudly, "Although I'm very unwilling, I have to admit that Groka is the one with the best alcohol tolerance among our younger generation. The goddess of the earth gave him the best body and talent. You have no chance of winning."
"That's not necessarily true …"
Tang En smiled mysteriously, "Do you have the equipment to make wine here? Lend it to me. "
Durand was stunned, "Wait! You're not going to tell me that you want to make wine now, are you? "
"Of course, I didn't prepare the wine …"
"Are you a fool?"
Durand and Klotto looked at Tang En with astonishment, then looked at each other and sighed in unison, "A layman is a layman … You'll lose."
"Don't talk nonsense, quickly bring it over."
"Of course you can, but the wine can't be made in a day! It takes a long time to ferment, you can't make it in a day! "
"That's my problem."
Tang En didn't care. In fact, he had full confidence that he could produce high-quality distilled liquor in a day!
Klotto was also very interested in Tang En's confidence.
Durand asked the guards to move the complete set of wine making equipment from the Hammer Family's wine cellar, then said, "You can use these as you wish, but I tell you, it's futile."
Tang En was too lazy to talk, using facts to block them was the most effective way.
"Forget it, let's move these things back."
Du Langdeng was so angry that his beard blew and his eyes widened: "Are you playing with me!?"
After looking at the brewing equipment, Tang En gave up the idea of using them. He took out a pile of iron ingots, intending to make a fermentation pool and a wine steamer on the spot.
The iron ingots quickly softened under the transparent flame, and then began to shape under the control of magic, and soon took shape.
"Get me some barley, don't malt, and also wheat bran."
Although Durand was unhappy, he still sent people to move the barley. Taking advantage of this time, Tang En checked the yeast they used to make wine. It had to be said that thanks to the dwarves' alcohol-loving nature, they didn't realize the importance of cultivating yeast, but instead used a kind of natural plant similar to hops to ferment.
So what he had to do next was very simple, and that was to cultivate the yeast.
First of all, he had to use magic to crush the barley with water, then use Nola's life force to quickly cultivate the Aspergillus.
And this step went very smoothly. Under the catalysis of Nora, it took less than an hour for Tang En to cultivate Prandal's first batch of Aspergillus. After continuous optimization and selection, two hours later, the first batch of pure distiller's yeast was born. This brick-shaped distiller's yeast that used barley as its raw material was also known as Daqu.
After successfully cultivating the yeast, Tang En breathed a sigh of relief. The fact that the yeast could be cultivated normally showed that the microorganisms of this world were similar to those of Earth.
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