The Crimson Rock Tribe couldn't harden their hearts to attack their former brethren, so they could only turn a blind eye to the Dark Elves' massacre, hoping to borrow their hands to eliminate this threat. However, they didn't expect that as time passed, the Dark Elves would also be corrupted, and the Dark Elves would no longer act rashly.
As both sides raised their vigilance, a buffer zone was deliberately set up between the Crimson Rock Tribe, the Dark Elves, and the Blackrock Tribe. In the buffer zone, many magical beasts were deliberately raised. These magical beasts were all very aggressive, and their existence distracted the Blackrock Tribe's energy, making it difficult for them to break through the buffer zone and attack the Crimson Rock Tribe and the Dark Elves.
It was precisely because of the buffer zone that the Crimson Rock Tribe and the Dark Elves could continue to develop, and not be completely wiped out by the Chaos.
However, the Crimson Rock Tribe's situation of not being able to attack their own brethren didn't change.
Even though they were corrupted, they were still of the same race. Unlike humans, Dwarves couldn't wield weapons against their own kind.
Seeing Barod's ferocious appearance, Tang En knew how much pain he was in. He could only watch helplessly as his own people were corrupted by the Chaos and fell into the darkness, doing all sorts of things against their own will. This feeling of despair was more obvious in a person with a strong sense of responsibility. It could easily engulf a person.
Fortunately, Barod's heart was still very strong, so he could bear it.
Tang En nodded. "I roughly understand the cause and effect. So, what is your request?"
Barod's eyes narrowed, and his voice suddenly turned cold. "After being corrupted by the Chaos, although they will lose their rationality, as long as the power of Chaos doesn't dissipate, they won't die. As time passes, the number of corrupted creatures has increased too much. The number of corrupted creatures in the Blackrock Tribe is about to reach an uncontrollable level, so this matter can't be delayed any longer."
After a pause, he waved his hand fiercely. "We can't attack our own brethren, but you are different. So, my request is, please help me get rid of the Blackrock Tribe, and let the souls of my people return to the embrace of the earth!"
Although Tang En had already guessed Barod's thoughts, he was still shocked. "Are you sure?"
"We can't drag this out any longer."
Barod lowered his eyes and said in a low voice, "They have already begun to threaten the safety of Red Stone Cave. A few days ago, the patrolling soldiers discovered a contaminated lizardman in a nearby cave. If we hadn't quickly dealt with that lizardman, I'm afraid that we would have faced the contaminated lizardman army by now."
Hearing that the situation was so grim, Tang En finally understood why Barod had made up his mind.
Tang En nodded. "I accept your request."
"It's not you, it's your subordinates." Barod frowned and said, "And the other humans on the surface. I want them all to go. You won't be able to fight against the Polluters at all. Don't tell me you don't know the uniqueness of the Chaos creatures. If you attack at will, it's very likely that you'll open a bigger Chaos Gate. Once they absorb stronger Chaos forces, all of us will die here!"
"Of course I know the uniqueness of Chaos, but I'm only the lord of Ellington, not the king of humans."
Tang En helplessly spread out his hands. "Unlike the dwarves, humans are complex and changeable. It's very difficult for them to work together. If there are no benefits, they won't act."
"Then give them the benefits they want," Barod said coldly.
Barod said coldly, "You can tell them that I, Barod Silver Shard, represent the King of the Underground Dwarves and promise them that the warriors who participate in this operation will be recognized by the Underground Dwarves after completing the mission. I will reward them with the wealth of the King of the Underground Dwarves, at least 500g of Magic Iron Ore each. If they perform well, they will be rewarded with Adamantine Ore. At the same time, I will allow the party with the best performance to settle down here and conduct trade activities!"
"Oh?"
Tang En smiled faintly. "It seems that you deliberately said the last one for me to hear?"
Barod's fiery red eyes stared at Tang En, as if there were flames burning in them. "Don't think that I don't know what you humans are thinking. Any one of the things I have here can make a huge profit on the surface world. But I don't care. To us underground dwarves, the gold coins in your hands are useless. We only need food, water, and supplies."
Barod took out the contract scroll that Fiona had given him before and shook it. He said coldly, "So, if you want to obtain the exclusive trading rights here, let your subordinates work for you. In this world, those who can ascend to the throne have never been merciful."
Although Tang En didn't agree with other things, at least he had to agree with Barod's words. Being merciful was a virtue, but it wouldn't help the ruler reach the top.
"Since you understand this, why are you still so indecisive?"
Tang En stood up and shook his head. "When it's time to be ruthless, you have to be ruthless. The Virgin Mary disease is likely to destroy the entire race of underground dwarves."
Barod's expression was very complicated. "Humans who were jointly created by the gods can't understand Gaia, and they can't understand us who were created by Gaia."
No, I think I understand Gaia better because I have deep communication with Gaia …
Tang En touched his nose and didn't dare to say anything.
He was afraid of being struck by lightning.
"Because the creator is single, so it's pure? That's easy to understand. "
Tang En nodded. "In that case, announce this order and open the passage. Magic metals are too rare on the surface, and the circulation is strictly controlled by the major forces. So, believe me, the benefits you give are definitely enough to make those adventurers go crazy. They will erupt with power that you can't imagine."
Barod said coldly, "I've known for a few hundred years that greed is the original sin of mankind. But there's nothing I can do about it. It's also one of the reasons why mankind progressed so quickly and eventually occupied the surface world."
After saying goodbye to Barod, Tang En returned to the camp. Just as he was discussing with Fiona, Brian, and the others, he heard a commotion outside. After walking out of the tent, they saw the adventurers pointing at the sky.
Tang En looked up and was immediately speechless.
Just like that day, a large face appeared at the top of the cave.
It was Barod.
His mastery of the earth element had already reached the point of perfection.
"Humans from the surface, I am Barod Silver Fragment! The King of Dwarves! "
"Bah!"
Brian spat with a face full of envy and jealousy. "This guy is really shameless! He actually removed the word 'underground'! "
Barod's voice spread throughout the entire Red Rock Cave through the vibrations of the rocks and air, and everyone heard what he meant.
When Barod's large face disappeared from the top of the cave, the adventurers immediately went into an uproar, confirming what they had heard with each other in disbelief.
"Did I hear wrongly? He wants to issue a mission? And the reward is magic metals!? "
"Heavens! This means that he wants to issue a public mission! "
"What polluter! It's no problem at all under my ultimate skill, 'Salted Fish Stab'! Fine gold ingot, I want it! "
"What!? You're the one who ate salted fish in the big harbor of Fehra, but in the end, you comprehended an exclusive combat skill and advanced to the gold rank, the one known as the 'Salted Fish Warrior'?! "
"That's right, the 'Salted Fish Warrior' is me. 'Salted Fish Stab' and 'Salted Fish Triple Slash' are my proudest combat skills."
"That's great! With the 'Salted Fish Warrior' here, we'll definitely get a lot of glory this time! "
"How should I address you, my friend?"
"I don't deserve your praise. I'm actually a swordsman who snuck into Lonitant. My friends call me Ou Huang. The combat skill I'm good at is a swordsmanship I bought from a mysterious person. Because it was originally nameless, I named it the 'Ou Huang Swordsmanship'."
The adventurer nicknamed the 'Salted Fish Warrior' was shocked. "So you're the famous rising star in the adventurer circle, the Ou Huang Swordsman …"
"I wouldn't dare, I'm just lucky …"
In this short period of time, the adventurers who were originally exhausted by the surrounding environment became excited all of a sudden. They communicated with each other, confirmed the information they already had, and at the same time, spied on the targets around them who could become their companions.
Naturally, those forces with powerful troops became the main targets of the stragglers.
The Strength of Cesar, which was previously spurned by every adventurer, became a hot commodity once again.
They seemed to have completely forgotten the hatred they had when the Strength of Cesar broke the bridge, and also the anger they had when they were forcibly tied together. In the face of attractive enough benefits, all conflicts could be put aside.
Strangely, the Strength of Cesar mercenary group did not seem to care at all about the two parties that almost fell out previously. They accepted the 'enthusiasm' of these people without any qualms.
Tang En looked at the adventurers strangely, and said to Depp, "Get everyone ready to set off. Our enemy this time is no small matter. You must be careful."
"Understood!"
Depp accepted the order and left.
Although Tang En could guarantee that Ellington's warriors would enter combat mode at any time without worrying about logistics, they still needed to adjust their combat state.
After arriving at the Red Stone Cave yesterday, they had already relieved themselves of their tense combat state. Now, they needed to check their equipment again, raise their focus again, and reignite their fighting spirit to prepare for a new challenge.
The polluters of the Blackstone tribe were different from the magical beasts and mercenaries from before. They were a vicious plague through and through, and had to be purified in the shortest time possible. Otherwise, they would infect their companions and continue to strengthen their own strength.
In a way, they were similar to necromancers. They could use battle to nurture battle.
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