Chapter 134: All Calculating
Hoffman Iron Fist has completely given up the idea of ​​continuing to snipe the Elf Queen. The Elf Queen is already preparing to withdraw her troops and go home, so the Dwarves should just go with the flow.
If something unexpected happened to Catherine now, the elves would change their strategy and might not be so easy to talk to.
Although nothing could be finalized during this informal meeting, after this exchange, Hoffman Iron Fist realized that the dwarfs' turning point had really come.
If the territory of the Alchemy City could be completely swallowed up, it would mean that the Dwarf Kingdom would have doubled its population and gain a systematic alchemy industry.
Once upon a time, this was something unique to the Alchemy City, and other kingdoms could only watch with envy.
For the same healing potion, the production cost in Alchemy City is half of that in other kingdoms, while the output is more than ten times that of other kingdoms.
But there is nothing to do about envy, because this is a production line that countless alchemists have spent many years to build. Other kingdoms do not have this talent pool, and it is useless to give them the blueprints and follow them.
With this alchemy industrial system, the Dwarf Kingdom will be able to produce a large number of magic potions and enchanted equipment. Coupled with the doubled population, the military strength of the Dwarf Kingdom will be multiplied.
In this way, even if the Lion Empire breaks through the death line, the Dwarf Kingdom will have the strength to fight again.
Hoffman Iron Fist couldn't wait to report the good news. There was no better outcome than this.
After Hoffman Iron Fist left, Catherine asked curiously, "You're asking for such a high price, aren't you afraid that he will refuse?"
The price offered by Ambersu was a bit outrageous. The Dwarf Kingdom was forced to collapse and retreat after being beaten by Ryan. How much manpower and material resources would be needed for the migration? It was unreasonable for Ambersu to ask for tens of billions of gold coins at this time.
"I originally wanted to ask for a sky-high price, and I also thought they couldn't afford it, but now looking at Hoffman Ironfist's reaction, I'm afraid we all underestimated the financial strength of the Dwarf Kingdom." Amber touched his chin and couldn't help but say, "Is grave digging and robbing really that profitable?"
Catherine asked again: "Why did you say you wanted to work for our elves?"
"Aren't you going to ask the dwarves for my wages? I sold myself to the elves for love and peace. The dwarves have gained huge benefits from this. It is reasonable to ask them for some compensation for my work, right?" Amberxiu replied.
Catherine was speechless. The lich in front of her would do anything for money.
However, Amber Xiu, who was just thinking about making money, suddenly changed his expression and said to Catherine: "Don't you think Hoffman's visit this time is a bit strange?"
Catherine showed a puzzled expression and asked, "What's strange? As the other party in the negotiation, there's nothing wrong with asking for information after I was attacked, right?"
"That being said, I still feel something is wrong. He seemed to have another purpose when he came, but he seemed to have given up on that idea when he left... Never mind. People who play politics have dirty minds. They have complicated minds and it's hard to guess what they are thinking."
Amber Xiu didn't care too much about it, because this matter should not have much impact on him, otherwise he would have felt it long ago.
Everything is ready. We just need to wait two days to sign the contract and then wait to receive the money.
Amber Xiu was happy. Although this melee still caused a lot of casualties, the number was much smaller than that of a real war between two countries, and might even be just a fraction.
Not only that, Amber will also help the elves solve the problem of magic addiction, and tens of millions of elves will not die painfully from the torture of magic addiction.
Adding all these things together, Amberxiu really lives up to the slogan of "love and peace". I don't know how many lives he has saved and how much suffering he has prevented.
By this calculation, the goddess of pain must be screaming and rolling on the ground.
When he thought of this, Amber Xiu felt that his soul became clear. To use the words of his previous life, his thoughts became clear and he felt that his life had been sublimated.
Hoffman Iron Fist returned quickly to the castle that was about to be built with excitement.
I couldn't wait to tell the Dwarf King the news, but there was no response from the other side of the magic communication. The Dwarf King was probably physically exhausted and was resting.
At this time, no one dared to disturb the moody Dwarf King. Hoffman Iron Fist was helpless and could only choose to leave a message to the Dwarf King.
Just as they were preparing for the next formal negotiations, the magic circle suddenly lit up uncontrollably, and the image of a ferocious dragon head appeared on the magic circle.
Hoffman Iron Fist was shocked and angry. This was originally a one-way communication magic circle, but how did the other party transmit the image when he did not take the initiative to contact the three-headed dog family? Geronimo said in a low voice: "Don't be so surprised. The dragon race's control over magic is superior to all creatures. It is not difficult to control this magic circle. I just sensed that you were using the communication magic circle, so I connected the two sides. You don't mind, right?"
Hoffman Iron Fist wanted to cut off the communication immediately and leave this place.
He had already gotten what he wanted from the elves and didn't want to have anything to do with this group of believers from hell.
But most people who believe in hell are crazy, and the half-dragon man in front of him gave Hoffman Iron Fist a feeling of extreme brutality. If the communication was disconnected now, there was no telling what the other party would do.
Hoffman Iron Fist suppressed his inner disgust and said to Geronimo: "Then why did you suddenly come to me?"
"Of course it's our previous cooperation. Didn't you say that you would help me create an opportunity to capture the lone Elf Queen? It's time to inform me of the time and place, right?" Geronimo asked.
Hoffman Iron Fist shook his head and said, "It's not that simple. I went to see the Elf Queen today, but unfortunately, I couldn't lure her out. It looks like our cooperation has to end."
Geronimo stared at Hoffman Iron Fist with a pair of vertical pupils, which made him feel chilly.
"Terminate the cooperation? Just a simple sentence like that. Use us and then throw us away? Isn't that too easy to say?" Geronimo said.
Hoffman Iron Fist snorted coldly and said, "No chance means no chance. If you don't believe me, you can try it yourself. If you have the ability, break into the castle and kill them all."
Geronimo hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay, since you said so, let's end the cooperation. In this case, I believe the elves' revenge will come soon. We are ready to leave this place."
Hoffman Iron Fist breathed a sigh of relief. It was best if this group of Hell believers left, so that he could save himself from trouble.
Hoffman Iron Fist said to Geronimo: "You are free to leave, good luck to you."
"Haha, it's not that simple. Migration requires huge expenses. Your Excellency Hand of the King, it's not too much to give some financial support to our former allies, right?" Geronimo said.
These threatening words actually made Hoffman Iron Fist feel more at ease.
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The followers of Hell were not good people. If Geronimo left so easily, Hoffman Iron Fist would have been a little suspicious. Now that they were asking for money, it was actually a good thing. The possibility of them really leaving was much greater.
Hoffman Iron Fist didn't want to waste time, so he asked nonchalantly, "How much?"
Geronimo said, "Not much, 500,000 gold coins, tonight, right here in my territory, you should know the location."
Hoffman Iron Fist was a little disdainful. He had just negotiated a deal worth tens of billions with Amber. The number of 500,000 gold coins was really not worth mentioning.
However, the Three-Headed Dog Family was originally just an ordinary small noble family, and their entire assets did not amount to much, so it was normal to ask for 500,000 gold coins.
"Okay, I'll have someone deliver the gold coins."
"No, you'd better come in person, because I have a gift for you. I wonder if you are interested in the Gate of Hell?" said Geronimo.
"The Gate of Hell? You are actually going to give up this thing?!" Hoffman Iron Fist said in shock.
"Of course, although the Gate of Hell can be moved before it is opened, the farther the distance, the more complicated the ritual required to move it. I am not only leaving the scope of the Alchemy City, but also crossing half of the continent, away from the territories of the dwarves, elves and the Ryan Empire. I can't take the Gate of Hell with me. Instead of throwing it away, I might as well give it to you."
"Sir Hand of the King, I believe you will use these two gates of hell in appropriate places," said Geronimo.
"You're willing to give me the Gate of Hell? Do you think I will believe it?"
The believers of Hell would not be so kind, there must be a conspiracy here.
Geronimo did not seem to have any intention of hiding anything, and said to Hoffman Iron Fist: "Of course I won't give it to you so easily. Aren't you at war with Ryan? Ryan has occupied half of the desert. I only have one request, to open the gate of hell in Ryan's territory, so that these humans can experience the meaning of hell.
"This is the request of the master I believe in. You know, if you were to ask which kingdom has the worst relationship with Hell, it would definitely be Lion. This is also a good thing for you dwarves, right?"
Hoffman Ironfist hesitated. Although he still felt that the half-dragon was not entirely truthful, the two hell gates were indeed very attractive. If the two hell gates were used properly, they could hold back the Lion Empire for a long time, allowing the dwarves to retreat and migrate more calmly.
After hesitating for a while, Hoffman Iron Fist nodded and said, "Okay, I will personally deliver the gold coins."
Geronimo opened his sharp-toothed mouth and laughed.
"Hahaha. Then I will wait for you in the castle."
The magic communication was disconnected, and Hoffman Iron Fist left the secret room and found his captain of the guard.
Hoffman Iron Fist said to the captain of the guard: "There is a special mission tonight. I need you to use Transfiguration to transform into my appearance to escort a batch of gold coins..."
(End of this chapter)