"Ahem...I think...Master Giskut, maybe this is your problem?

Although I want to help you...but you should also understand.

It is impossible for me to harm my own interests just because of this kindness.

You know, if we don't go back in time, we will be severely punished..."

"It doesn't matter!

We'll cover your losses~"

Giskut spoke so arrogantly, but he had already forgotten that his territory had long been reduced to ashes, and that his decades-old treasures... were already lying in Liu Yifei's space at this moment.

In the ring, where can I get any reward~

Maybe the only thing worth some money... is him himself~

"Ahem...

Compensation or something... I think Master Giskut should consider improving the living standards of your compatriots in the future~

I think after losing the support of the territory, you will have a very difficult time in the future, right?

Now I'm asking you for compensation or something...Am I still a human being?

But I can understand your concerns, Master Giskut~

But in the end, it's just a matter of the puppet dragon's help.

If I want to 'lend' the puppet dragon to you...actually it's not impossible..."

"Ah? Really????

God of wisdom is above!

May the light of wisdom always be with you!

My kind and great friend Liuyun!

Believe me!

You will gain the eternal friendship of our dwarf clan..."

"Wait!"

Before Master Giskut, who almost jumped up in surprise, was busy making a series of empty promises, Liu Yifei had already seriously stopped him.

He is too familiar with the behavior patterns of these advanced intelligent NPCs~

It's nothing more than giving him some personal favor, giving him some racial reputation, and then maybe sending him to another more advanced NPC of the same type to continue running errands...

Although this is indeed a disguised "upgrade" and "reward".

However, this is not what Liu Yifei needs at this moment.

What he needs is a more direct and purposeful reward.

And just like this game method of fishing for big fish for a long time and slowly realizing rewards...For the time being, Liu Yifei's resources on hand are enough~

Just like Toradre. Even the much more advanced NPC Liu Yifei knows them one by one. Why waste time on these people...

"Lord Giskut.

If it is within my ability and does not harm my own interests, please believe that I am very willing to help you and your tribe.

But the puppet dragon in front of me is the only one I have on hand.

And for what it's worth...

I think as a master of mechanical construction, you must know better than me?

Therefore, my kindness is by no means free.

If you want to get the help of the puppet dragon, you can even give the puppet dragon directly to you, but you must agree to my conditions..."

When Liu Yifei said this, the surrounding dwarfs who were cheering excitedly all fell silent at the same time. They all stared silently, and even the way they looked at Liu Yifei changed... Then

The unique vigilance of this intelligent creature has obviously made them question the "friend" in front of them.

But Liu Yifei didn't care at all about the obvious change in attitude of these dwarfs~

He believes that his conditions are still enough to attract the other party...

"Okay~

In any case, your kindness, Mr. Liuyun, is still very important to us~

So...can you please talk about your conditions in detail?

If possible, we would naturally not want to lose the friendly relationship with you..."

The mechanical master said casually, but he also put a question mark on their "friendly relationship" with Liu Yifei. It is impossible to say that if Liu Yifei's conditions disappoint the other party, the relationship between them will also break down~

However, Liu Yifei smiled indifferently at Giskut's obvious "threat".

"Master Giskut.

I think we should all admit that you dwarfs have a strong interest in mechanical construction, right?

What I have on hand...

Fortunately, there is such an opportunity!

This kind of puppet dragon comes from the alchemy masters of the Tower Clan, and recently, these alchemy masters have conducted a research project on "continuing to improve the ability of the puppet dragon".

The current strategy is to give the puppet dragon the ability to fly.

I also noticed that you seem to be quite good at researching the flight capabilities of mechanical structures.

If you are willing to go there in person and assist...or complete this project with the alchemist masters of the Tower Clan, it will definitely be of great benefit to you~

Not only can you deeply analyze the internal structure of the puppet dragon, but you can also exchange various fantastic ideas with the extremely knowledgeable archmages of the Tower Clan...

I admit~

You dwarfs do have powerful talents!

But I don't know if you understand the term "working behind closed doors"...it means that no matter how high your basic talent is, if you don't communicate with the outside world and cannot introduce new thinking patterns and broaden your horizons,

Then you will eventually be overtaken by the wider world outside, or even completely abandoned!

To be honest, I have always felt that it is too frustrating for such a wise dwarf family to live in this dark underground world for so long.

You and your compatriots deserve a more distinguished status, more scientific research resources, and more precious knowledge!

Communicate with wiser archmages and collaborate with powerful alchemists.

Perhaps, it is a great opportunity for both of you~

What do you think... of my proposal?"

Liu Yifei’s introduction made Giskut’s eyes sparkle~

But no matter how Liu Yifei tempted him, the dwarf master refused to nod. Instead, he started thinking seriously after Liu Yifei finished his narration~

"Your Excellency Liuyun~

I have to say...

You said that the prospect you described is very attractive! It is also in line with the values ​​​​of our dwarfs...

However, even if we have never come into contact with those high-ranking mages, we have heard legends about them~

According to legend, the powerful Archmage has lived in the towering Mage Tower for a long time, trampling the vast land and countless slaves under his feet.

And the powerful Archmage is an extremely arrogant existence.

Maybe a great mage has thousands of spirit slaves under his command~

In the eyes of the Archmage, apart from a large number of slaves, only the alchemy puppets they made can travel unimpeded in their territory~

I would like to ask...

How can we ensure the interests of humble, insignificant, poor dwarfs like us by cooperating with such a great and noble Archmage?

I think you saw it too~

In addition to being good at mechanical construction, we dwarves are still very poor at controlling power.

If in the end we become slaves in the hands of the Archmage after handing over our knowledge, who can rescue us?

you?

Or our friendly collaborators?”

At this moment, in the vast silence of darkness, Master Giskut raised a serious and fatal question.

Just as what has happened in real world history, when two civilizations communicate and collide, the highly civilized one always has the absolute advantage!

High-level civilization needs low-level civilization. It’s just more labor force and wider land~

There may be some essence or knowledge in low-level civilizations that is worthy of learning by high-level civilizations, but in the end, all this will only become history...and the history of high-level civilizations.

Being absorbed, assimilated, or even enslaved does not seem to be an unforeseen result...
To be continued...