"Did they go to town for drinks?"
Brann's eyes widened as he learned from the Dwarves where Jiang Jie and the others had gone. He immediately ordered the Ironforge troops to remain stationed and help the Earthen guard the excavation site. Then he went to Gol'Bolar Town alone—he also wanted a drink.
Because he was worried about the miners trapped in the Gol'Bolar Quarry, he marched at full speed the whole way without drinking a drop of alcohol, which was quite remarkable.
When he finally arrived in town, the scene before him stunned him!
More than two hundred Dwarves lay on the ground. Was it an attack by Rockjaw Trogg with over a thousand members? Or had those scum of the Dark Iron Clan infiltrated and spread poison on a large scale?
Otherwise, how could this happen?
Then he saw Jiang Jie, Jiang Jie also happened to open his eyes at that moment and saw him.
" Brann, long time no see," Jiang Jie chuckled.
"Not long, less than half a month. Nicholas, what... what happened to them?" Brann was still confused, not yet recovered from the shock.
"Oh, they drank all the wine here, and then, not satisfied, they started fighting, as is your Dwarves tradition."
Jiang Jie shrugged, spread his hands, and said helplessly, "I thought they were being too noisy, so I just helped them loosen up. You know, they've been living in fear at the excavation site for two days, haven't slept for two days and two nights, they were exhausted, so after drinking and fighting, they fell asleep. Yeah, that's it."
The Dun Morogh Mountains are covered in snow all year round, and the weather is very cold. Even though the Dwarves are very strong, it's not good for them to just sleep on the ground like that; they'll get sick.
Brann quickly directed the other Dwarves to take Dwarves into the house so they could go back to their own homes and find their mothers.
Those who couldn't find their mothers were placed in different places. The Dwarves were very hospitable, especially to their own people; you could basically find a room anywhere and didn't have to worry about being turned away.
After doing all this, Brann finally calmed down and found Jiang Jie.
" Nicholas, on behalf of Ironforge, I thank you for your help. Ironforge owes you a favor!" Brann, unusually serious, bowed deeply. " The Gol'Bolar Quarry is crucial to us; we must retake it. The trapped Dwarves miners are even more important. If we had attacked head-on, countless Dwarves would have died! You saved over two hundred Dwarves!"
" Lordaeron and Ironforge are both part of the Alliance. The friendship between humans and Dwarves has lasted for over a thousand years. We are friends too. What reason do I have not to help?"
Jiang Jie smiled and then asked, "Where's Uncle Chen? Where's Li Li? Didn't they come with you? Logically speaking, they shouldn't have missed a scene like this."
"They're all in Ironforge." Brann rubbed his hands together and chuckled. " Nicholas, come with me to Ironforge. There's plenty more wine there. Dwarves must treat their friends well; you're honored guests of Ironforge!"
"Very well, I also have something to discuss with King Magni." Jiang Jie nodded in agreement.
Although they agreed, they couldn't go immediately; they all had other things to take care of.
The two quickly returned to the Gol'Bolar Quarry and searched the entire site. It took them a whole day to clear out all the Rockjaw Trogg, block all the passages, and make sure the excavation site was safe before heading to Ironforge.
The guards of Gol'Bolar Town, along with the sober miners, returned to the Gol'Bolar Quarry.
With them around, as long as we're careful, there's no danger here; we're not afraid of the small number of Rockjaw Trogg at all.
So Brann took all the Ironforge guards with him, plus three hundred Earthen, forming a formidable force that could be considered a medium-sized army, attracting considerable attention.
Dun Morogh was just too cold. Even with Jiang Jie's excellent physical condition, he couldn't last long because he didn't have enough warm clothes. In fact, he was still wearing spring clothes, while the temperature here was winter all year round.
He had to use his Chi to resist the bitter cold, but fortunately, his body was automatically generating enough Chi to sustain this minimal consumption. He wondered what would happen if he lived here for a while...
Frost resistance could not be improved. Two days later, at noon, the sun shone brightly, the mountains were like silver snakes dancing and the plains like wax elephants galloping, the beautiful snow scene was so stunning that people lingered there.
"Look! That's Ironforge!" Brann pointed ahead, his steps faltering, his voice filled with the excitement of returning home.
Jiang Jie looked up and saw a majestic city nestled in the middle of a high peak.
It may not look as majestic as Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor in the Lord of the Rings, because it is not located on a plain and its ancient walls are only visible on the mountainside. However, its total area is actually much larger than that of Minas Tirith, and its internal space is also much larger.
The Dwarves built Dwarves houses on the mountainside, and since they were far more skilled at mining and construction than humans, the construction difficulty was much lower than that of Minas Tirith.
Over two thousand years of continuous excavation and expansion hollowed out the entire mountain, making Ironforge an unimaginable place!
This city has never fallen since it was built.
During World War II, the Orcs Devastation, like a surging tide, along with the red dragons enslaved by Orcs, Devastation the magical city of Dalaran and the formidable Stormwind City, yet they halted before Ironforge. This city witnessed the horrors of war and the glory of the Dwarves, and it is the safest of all the major cities, without exception.
Standing on the mountainside, gazing up at the cliff face where the city walls jut out, Jiang Jie imagined this truly magnificent city, and his heart was filled with endless emotion:
Ironforge, here I come!
The arrival of the main force had long been spotted by the sentries of Ironforge on patrol, so when Jiang Jie entered the gates of Ironforge, he was greeted by the very master of Ironforge: King Magni.
" Nicholas, welcome to Ironforge. Thank you for everything you've done for the Dwarves; Dwarves will never forget your contributions!" King Magni had seen Jiang Jie once a few months ago at the Council of Lordaeron and was deeply impressed; he recognized him at first glance.
The arrival of the most prominent marquis from the strongest nation in humankind was a must, even for someone of his status. Not to mention that scouts had already reported back to him everything that had happened at the Gol'Bolar Quarry.
Young hero!
This was Magni's assessment of Jiang Jie after learning all this—a very apt assessment.
Regardless of status, in terms of influence alone, this young human is probably no less influential than the old king. The Dwarves should open their doors and develop diplomacy.
" King Magni, the grandeur of Ironforge far surpasses that of Lordaeron and Dalaran," Jiang Jie sincerely praised. " The Dwarves ' craftsmanship is breathtaking. You truly deserve to be called the sculptors of the world, the creators of miracles. To hollow out a mountain and transform it into a city? Only the Dwarves could do that!"
"No, not just Dwarves." Everyone likes to hear compliments, Magni is no exception.
The Dwarves were filled with pride and honor for Ironforge, but Magni shook his head, looked at the Earthen behind Jiang Jie, and shouted, "At least we still have Earthen! The Earthen ' skills are completely comparable to the Dwarves '!"
Jiang Jie smiled but didn't say anything.
If we're really comparing them, the Earthen are definitely stronger than the Dwarves in this regard, because the Dwarves have lost their mysterious connection with the earth, but the Earthen still have it.
Of course, the Dwarves have also made progress. Over the years, they have learned some things from Gnomes, humans, and even other races, which is something the newly awakened Earthen cannot compare to.
"Your ancestors were our companions. We once grieved for their Curse of Flesh, but now it seems you are doing well. There are still those who remember the ancient glory. The Earthen are willing to be friends with the Dwarves. I am ' Brannock Blackheart,' a companion of Old Bronzebeard." Brannock Blackheart stepped forward and bowed to King Magni, a gesture of respect from the ancient Titans servants.
Faced with this noble gesture, King Magni dared not be negligent. Recalling the contents recorded in some ancient texts, he returned the greeting somewhat awkwardly, solemnly saying, " The Earthen will always be the friends of the Dwarves. I am Magni Bronzebeard, a descendant of Old Bronzebeard, son of Madoran."
The two leaders smiled at each other; their shared history made them feel close to one another.
"Let's settle the Earthen first, otherwise they'll disturb the citizens." Jiang Jie was pleased to see this and said with a smile, "I think Prince Brann will discuss everything about the Earthen with you in detail. The Disc of Norgannon also contains information about the Earthen; you can look it up yourself when you have time. Of course, if the opportunity arises, Brannock will also be willing to discuss it with you in detail."
" General Barim, take your friends who have come from afar to the Military Quarter to rest."
Magni gave the order, and a Dwarves officer strode forward.
Brannock Blackheart looked at Jiang Jie, Jiang Jie nodded, and Brannock quickly led the Earthen to follow.
"Then, Marquis Nicholas, please come to the throne room for a talk," said King Magni.
"Let's go to the Hall of Explorers. After all, this isn't an official visit, and I'm not Her Majesty the Queen or the Regent. I'm here at Prince Brann's private invitation, so it's more suitable for me," Jiang Jie chuckled.