175 A Strange Smile

“Van Helsing? After he was disbanded, he improved quickly. I like his title, Demon-Hunter General Van Helsing. He’s much better than me, the Dwarf King.”

As they toasted, the wine barrels on the table slowly bottomed out.

Futaba was the name she came up with for the wine. The name didn’t change, but the taste had changed a lot.

Elsa felt a little drunk. Her vision was blurry as she looked at the two of them. She seemed to see the table full of people many years ago, and the sound of hearty laughter and glasses clinking echoed in her ears.

The big dog’s chains rattled. He hooked his claws around the wine glass and wanted to drink too.

There was also that skeleton. When he drank the wine from his mouth, he was drenched all over. It was extremely interesting.

Someone even teased him and said, “Elsa, are you going to stop drinking?”

Elsa wouldn’t admit defeat. She picked up her glass and said, “It’s still early!”

Then, she realized that the seat was empty.

It turned out that so many years had passed.

She was no longer a little sister in the regiment, but a mentor with new students.

She could even deal with the Class 3 Shadow Dragon that had caused the mercenary group to fall into despair and almost got wiped out.

She was a little drunk and sleepy.

Her eyelids grew heavier.

“Fang Ping, get up.”

After being woken up every day for almost two months, Fang Ping was still not used to waking up at six o’clock every day.

Andre and the others actually woke up around five o’clock. They only came to wake Fang Ping after a round of training.

They had also realized Fang Ping’s lazy nature. Without the Silver Heron team’s enforced physical training, Fang Ping would not take the initiative to train.

“Awoo.” Fang Ping yawned.

“What’s wrong? Aren’t we free today? Why did you wake me up so early?”

Qing Niao stood by the bed and pointed outside the dark door. “Do you want to watch the sunrise? I heard when I was running just now that sunrise at Dwarf City is at six o’clock. It’s very spectacular. Come out quickly. It’s almost time.”

Sunrise? One could watch a spectacular sunrise in a cave?

Sunrise during the autumn equinox?

Puzzled, Fang Ping climbed out of bed and saw many people standing in the corridor outside.

Fang Ping’s team was nearby, and the Lord’s Guards were not far away.

They stood along the semicircular corridor.

Only then did Fang Ping realize that Dwarf City had its own sun.

At this moment, wisps of red light sprinkled down from the dark sky.

The pitch-black ceiling was like a black veil covering a pearl. Starlight shone through the holes in the black veil.

Then, the black veil was removed.

It was neither slow nor slow. The dim Holy City of Kailund was illuminated bit by bit. It was also fast. Fang Ping only felt that the light was so bright that he could not open his eyes.

After a few seconds, the bright adaptation of his eyes was complete. When Fang Ping looked again, Dwarf City had already transitioned from six in the morning to noon.

The bright sun hung overhead, waking the city.

Sunrise?

So, you call this sunrise?’

However, it was definitely spectacular. This was the first time Fang Ping had seen such a sunrise.

The Dwarf’s technology tree was a little strange.

It was unknown if this artificial sun used nuclear fusion technology or the special use of energy.

Fang Ping was more willing to believe the latter.

Otherwise, the thought of such a huge nuclear reactor hanging above their heads would make him panic.

The bright sun was like a signal. The Dwarf City began to operate, and the hanging cages began to rise and fall. The large iron cage carts set off on the tracks of the city. Dwarves walked out of their houses and headed to their respective destinations.

“Fang Ping, do you have something on today?” Andre, who was beside him, suddenly asked.

“I don’t think so. Why?”

“Dwarves are most famous for their weapons and equipment. They’re of good quality and cheap. Aren’t you going to take a look?”

Andre rolled his eyes and looked at Qing Niao. Fang Ping immediately understood. He nodded and patted Qing Niao.

“Qing Niao, do you want to accompany me to the blacksmith shop to take a look? Previously, you helped me get the Holy Shock Skill Crystal and said that you wanted to give me a set of armor. I happen to be here and can buy a set for you.”

Qing Niao quickly waved his hand. “No need, no need. Defensive armor is not important to me.”

“Then accompany me to take a look first.”

“Alright then.”

Andre asked Red Camelia Snake beside him, “Do you know how to get to the blacksmith shop?”

Red Camelia Snake stroked the head of the huge snake beside her and said, “Take the energy car to the Kailund District. The best blacksmith shops are there.”

Red Camelia Snake added, “It’s the best in the entire continent.”

They had breakfast in the dining room. It was yellow melon porridge. Then, they sat in the hanging cage with Qing Niao and went down to the first floor.

Two familiar faces came down from the cage with him. They were Edwin and Stacy. They also planned to buy weapons and equipment, but they did not know where to buy them. They heard from Fang Ping that they were going to Kailund District, so they wanted to go together.

“Your breastplate is almost broken. You have to polish your sword too. There are many holes.”

“I’m not in a hurry. Let’s change your shoes first. Didn’t you feel uncomfortable walking? I wonder if there are any Phantom Sets for sale here.”

“I’m fine. It’s up to you.”

“Be good and listen to me. Buy yours first.”

Fang Ping looked at the two of them and rolled his eyes.

Can the two of you get lost?

“We’re at the 13th Street. Go to the opposite street and take another energy car in the same direction. We’ll reach the Kailund District.”

Fang Ping quickly thanked the Dwarf ticket seller.

Then, the group got out of the car.

Life in Dwarf City felt more like a normal life.

He looked at the shops on the street. There were workshops, taverns, grocery stores, and even massage shops.

There were a few Dwarves walking side by side on the street, chatting and laughing. Such a scene could not even be seen in Elf City, let alone Fire Dragon City.

Everyone in the human city was in a hurry. From early in the morning, they had to be busy with life.

Some ran for exercise, some rushed to work, some had to stand guard and patrol, and some had to collect protection fees.

Everyone’s actions had a clear purpose.

As for entertainment? Sorry, there was no such thing in Elf City.

Unless the escort business at night could be counted.

Fang Ping had never seen a Dwarf lead such a leisurely life.

Perhaps he lived deep in the snowy mountains and had no disputes. His life was comfortable.

Who knew? Fang Ping did not study sociology either.

“Let’s go. It should be this way.”

Qing Niao walked in front, and Fang Ping quickly followed him. He did not want to walk with this couple.

Dwarves on the street would look up or walk over. Their gazes would drift over. It was not discrimination or looking at foreign species. They were just curious.

Dwarves’ lives should be very secluded. They did not have many opportunities to interact with the outside world, and there were not many Humans they could meet. That was why they had such a reaction.

In the Dwarf’s line of sight, they crossed the street to another street, got into the big metal rack car, and headed for the Kailund District.

Human currency was very popular in the Dwarf world. Every time Fang Ping took out a copper coin, the Dwarves would happily accept it.

It felt like a closed country receiving foreign currency.

As soon as they got on the carriage, Qing Niao told the Dwarf who sold the tickets that they were going to the Kailund District, he realized that all the Dwarves in the carriage were looking over, and all of them had strange smiles on their faces.