Chapter 448: Chapter 246: The Azeroth Blue Dragon Brood’s Vassals (Part 2)

"What? Don’t even think about it!" Elder Grenum’s eyes widened as he shouted loudly.

"Humbert, you need to understand, I am merely the elder representing the Flame Beard Clan, not the king!"

Raine could understand Elder Grenum’s words.

Because on their way to the Deep Furnace Hall, Humbert had clarified the difficulty of the issue with him: the Mountain Dwarf Kingdom is formed by three dwarf clans—Flame Beard, Stone Fist, and Brute Hammer.

Regarding the use of the ancient flame forge, it doesn’t need to alarm King Brute Hammer the Second, but it must pass the review of the Elder Council.

The elder Grenum he came to meet this time is not only a member of the Elder Council but also happens to be a senior member of the Flame Beard Clan.

Raine also understood Humbert’s strategy—first convince the elder of his own clan, and then have their elder apply for the Elder Council’s consent.

"Moreover, although your disciple is quite capable, being so young, how could he possibly have any weapons or equipment that need the ancient flame forge?" Elder Grenum looked at the two somewhat skeptically.

"Yes! There definitely is!"

At this moment, Humbert signaled Raine to present the epic level warhammer Counterattacker to Elder Grenum.

At first, Elder Grenum didn’t pay much attention when he took the warhammer, but in the next moment, as Raine dispelled the magic, his eyes widened in shock, exclaiming:

"What! This is the imperial double hammers of the Gray Dwarves, it’s the Counterattacker!!"

As expected of a master blacksmith, Raine didn’t expect Elder Grenum to recognize the origin of the warhammer at a glance.

"Yes, Elder Grenum."

"Tell me, how did you acquire this warhammer? If I’m not mistaken, this warhammer should be in the hands of the Gray Dwarves’ Dark Furnace Clan." Although it came from the ancient Gray Dwarves, traitors in the eyes of the dwarves, Elder Grenum examined it very seriously.

To be able to set aside the prejudice against traitors and seriously analyze the crafting techniques, this scene made Raine involuntarily respect Elder Grenum.

It’s important to know that this level of enmity can greatly affect judgment.

"Two months ago, I..." Raine covered up the monster skill as a magic scroll and began to narrate.

After hearing Raine’s story, Elder Grenum’s gaze toward Raine softened noticeably, with more appreciation in his eyes.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Young man, it’s not intentional difficulty, but perhaps you all aren’t aware that each time the flame forge is activated, it consumes the fiery essence within."

"Except for the Fire Giant, other races must find a way to enter the plane of fire elements to collect the fiery essence in order to maintain the normal operation of the flame forge."

"This is not an easy task!"

"In the entire Mountain Dwarf Kingdom, only a handful have the strength to accomplish this, which is why the kingdom has strictly limited the activation count."

Raine’s face showed sudden realization.

"Consider, if an exception is made for you this time, then what about the other elders?"

Upon hearing this, though knowing hope was slim, Humbert still strived for a solution: "Elder Grenum, but this warhammer is extremely important to Raine, is there another way?"

"Unless you or Raine have made a significant contribution to the Mountain Dwarf Kingdom. Otherwise, the Elder Council will surely veto it, as this allowance cannot be made." Elder Grenum stroked his graying beard, pondering for a moment before answering.

Significant contribution?

Upon hearing this news, Raine felt a sense of delight; at least there was a glimmer of hope, but at the same time, he fell into contemplation.

But what does a significant contribution mean?

Would donating rare minerals count?

If it counts, he still had over twenty thousand gold, which should be enough to purchase a significant amount of rare metals.

Or does he need to complete some special tasks designated by the Mountain Dwarf Kingdom?

Just as Raine intended to ask, suddenly, an impressive-looking dwarf elder, clad in heavy plate armor and carrying a two-handed battle axe, approached quickly, escorted by two elite dwarf guards.

"Farrin, what brings you here today?" Elder Grenum looked at the newcomer with some surprise.

"Grenum, the minions of the Azure Dragon Group of Isorense, those bastards have attacked the Iron Ring Excavation Site, and I need you to urgently forge some armor-piercing arrows!" The dwarf elder named Farrin muttered loudly.

"Guests?" Farrin then noticed Raine’s presence.

"This is my disciple, Elder Farrin, good day!" Humbert immediately saluted. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Ah, it’s Humbert!" Farrin looked at Humbert, smiled, and nodded slightly.

"Please wait for a moment, Farrin, let’s discuss inside." Elder Grenum said to Raine and Humbert, then promptly invited Farrin inside.

And on the side, Raine raised an eyebrow, keenly grasping the information.

The minions of the Azure Dragon Group of Isorense?

Raine immediately looked towards his mentor Humbert, a look of inquiry on his face.

"Mentor, the minions of the Azure Dragon Group of Isorense?"

"Yes, the Azure Dragon Group of Isorense recently migrated from the northeast to near the Pillar of Thunder." Humbert naturally understood Raine’s meaning, and whispered softly.

"Although they reached a peaceful coexistence agreement with the kingdom after migrating here, constant friction has occurred between our subordinate groups once a small sapphire mine was discovered near the Pillar of Thunder."