Finding Kaijin

Led by the dwarven soldiers, Mo Li, Rimuru, and the others soon arrived inside the Dwarf Kingdom.

After entering the city, they looked at the surrounding buildings. The city was not very bright, even somewhat dim. Perhaps because it was inside the mountains, sunlight could not reach it very well.

However, the surrounding buildings were exceptionally impressive. Although the level of development here could not compare to the world from Mo Li's previous life, it was already quite remarkable. The history of the Dwarf Kingdom was certainly less than a thousand years, perhaps not even eight hundred, yet its development was comparable to that of the Dragon Country in Mo Li's previous world after several thousand years of progress.

It could be said that the Dwarf Kingdom was an extremely powerful nation. According to Mo Li's memories of his previous life, the Dwarf Kingdom was a tiny country located within the Angerishia Mountain Range, originally consisting of four underground cities. It had once been prosperous, but over the past two hundred years, it had suffered repeated attacks from external enemies and monsters. Many cities had been abandoned or reduced to ruins, causing its national strength to decline. At present, only one city called Fio? Jura remained. With the help of the current Magic King, it had successfully reclaimed several former royal capitals and southern cities. Furthermore, the nation followed a royal republican system, and the current Dwarf King was an exceptionally capable ruler. The Dwarf Kingdom could truly be considered extremely fortunate.

The Dwarf Kingdom had an excellent geographical location. It was a beautiful city at the foot of the Kanato Mountain Range, upstream along the Abeludo River. These mountains provided natural caverns that the Dwarf Kingdom could use to construct its cities. There were various trade routes between the Dwarf Kingdom and other nations, including paths through the Jura Great Forest, roads across the Kusha Mountain Range, and sea routes. Many merchant caravans conducted trade along these routes. Despite the risks, they continued trading with the Dwarf Kingdom, bringing it immense profits.

In the original plot, Rimuru and the Dwarf King Gazel Dwargo were fellow disciples, while Tempest formed an alliance with the Dwarf Kingdom and became an important partner. It could be said to be one of Rimuru's greatest sources of support.

After entering the Dwarf Kingdom, Rimuru looked like someone who had never seen the world before, looking left and right and finding everything fascinating.

Mo Li also observed the surroundings. Humans were not common here; monsters and demi-humans were more numerous instead. He also sensed several fairly powerful presences within the Dwarf Kingdom. There was even an overwhelmingly powerful aura of magicules in the central district. Mo Li was certain that he was no match for it at present. If he was not mistaken, that aura belonged to the Dwarf King. Mo Li was currently S-rank, only one step away from becoming a Demon Lord Seed. However, with his Special Skills and Unique Skills, he was certain that even if he could not defeat the Dwarf King, the king would not be able to stop him from escaping. Besides, Mo Li was not alone. Rimuru was with him. If the two of them joined forces, even the Dwarf King might not necessarily be beyond their reach.

But this was not the time to think about such things. Mo Li had not forgotten why they had come here: Kaijin, Tempest's future chief forging master, his two brothers, and the man who opposed Kaijin, Tempest's future chief biologist, Besta. Honestly, Mo Li seriously suspected that the World Will was behind this, all so it could hand the three dwarf brothers and Besta over to the Cute King. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence? Besta had not troubled Kaijin before, nor did he trouble him later, but chose precisely the time when Rimuru arrived in the Dwarf Kingdom to make things difficult for Kaijin. And he was handing over several top-tier talents at once. When Mo Li had read this part, he had cried out at the terrifying power of the Protagonist Halo. Several top-tier talents, obtained so easily.

"Alright, Rimuru, stop looking around. Don't forget why we came here."

Mo Li reminded the curious Rimuru.

"I know, Ari. We're just looking for highly skilled craftsmen to teach us their techniques, right?"

Rimuru replied somewhat listlessly.

"It's good that you haven't forgotten."

Mo Li spoke calmly. Then he suddenly thought of something.

"Alright, Gobta, we'll part ways here. Go trade the monsters we hunted. We have other things to do. Do you understand?"

Mo Li said to Gobta beside him.

"Understood, Lord Morax."

After saying that, Gobta headed straight off in one direction.

"Alright, Rimuru. Time is of the essence, so let's first find a place where weapons can be forged."

Mo Li suggested to Rimuru.

"But why should we go to a place that forges weapons first?"

Rimuru was puzzled.

"Have you forgotten what the Dwarven Kingdom is also called? The Forging Kingdom. Smiths are everywhere here. If we don't look for a place that forges weapons, how are we supposed to find smiths? Besides, the Goblins' weapons are far too poor. We also need to buy them some weapons and armor."

Mo Li immediately rolled his eyes at Rimuru.

"That does seem right."

After thinking it over, Rimuru also felt that it made sense.

"But we don't have any money, Ari."

Only then did Rimuru realize that neither he nor Mo Li had a single coin on them. How were they supposed to buy weapons?

"But we have Magic Ore and Hippocrates Grass. I asked Rigurd, and these things are very valuable. Besides, haven't you already made the Hippocrates Grass into one-hundred-percent-concentration Recovery Potions? Those are worth quite a lot."

Mo Li reminded Rimuru.

"Really? I didn't even know that."

Only then did Rimuru realize it.

Seeing Rimuru's dazed expression, Mo Li felt a headache coming on. It seemed that he would still have to put a great deal of effort into building Tempest later on.

"But Ari, can't we rest for a while first?"

Rimuru blinked his large, watery eyes at Mo Li.

Seeing Rimuru's hopeful gaze, Mo Li could only reply helplessly.

"Alright, I know you want to go shopping. Once we finish our business, I'll accompany you myself. How about that?"

"Ari, you're the best!"

Rimuru shouted happily.

Afterward, Mo Li picked Rimuru up and began searching for their destination.

As they walked through the streets, Mo Li discovered that not a single living being was causing trouble. Public order was exceptionally stable.

Looking at the orderly city, Rimuru could not help sighing.

"This country is really nice. Public security is stable. Its laws must be extremely strict, right?"

"More importantly, the Dwarf King's strength and this nation's strength make the beings who come here afraid to cause trouble. It's the same in every world. As long as you're strong enough, there's nothing you can't accomplish."

Mo Li explained to Rimuru.