"What? You want us to leave our hometown and live with humans?" Sinclair's face was full of surprise.
"Leave here and follow me. We have a lot of vacant land, abundant resources and products, and sufficient surplus grain purchased from various places this year. In our territory, all of you can live a stable life. We will provide you with food, clothing, shelter and transportation, so that you can easily spend the winter." Luo Ling said sincerely, "This place has been destroyed like this. If you stay here for the winter, your fellow dwarves will suffer."
"Well. Are you really going to treat us like Farrell says?"
"I can't guarantee that everyone can get along with you. But most people have similar ideas to us. We all come from the same place. If you are worried, you can even send someone to take a look first."
At this time, there was a loud noise not far away, and the ground, which was originally intact, suddenly cracked into a big pit, and two dwarves who were passing by screamed and fell down. Sinclair rushed over, but before he arrived, Chen Hansheng and Kalanda jumped down, and soon they jumped out holding the injured dwarf and sent the injured to Elena.
Sinclair stopped and looked at the devastated village again, then said to Luo Ling who had followed him, "No need for that. I think you have already proved your attitude by what you have done here. I believe that this cannot be faked."
"However, I believe that there is no help without reason in this world. You must also value our strength and heritage. I believe that taking us away will be of great value to you." He stretched out a finger and said, "I can't make decisions for everyone, but I will give you a chance to convince them with your sincerity."
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By the second night, most of the property that could be salvaged had been rescued, and the dwarves had calmed down and were eating dinner around the campfires.
Sinclair stood on a high ground and said to the villagers, "Everyone has become familiar with Ms. Luo Ling and her companions in the past few days. They have helped us a lot in the past few days. I want to thank them on behalf of the villagers!"
The dwarves all clapped their hands, and some even shouted words of thanks. Ji Yijun, Chen Hansheng and others also ate among the dwarves, and the dwarves around them all patted their shoulders, shook their hands, and even hugged them.
Sinclair waited until the applause died down before continuing, "There have been several more large pits in the ground over the past two days, and several houses have collapsed. The fire and smoke have not yet dissipated, and the days ahead will be very difficult. Everyone has been sleeping on the floor in shacks over the past two days, and two children have even become sick from the cold."
There were sighs coming from all around.
"In fact, Ms. Luo Ling gave me a proposal yesterday. She suggested that our entire village move to their territory. I cannot make the decision on such an important matter by myself. I must seek everyone's opinions. Now I would like to ask Ms. Luo Ling to talk to everyone about it herself."
To the surprise of many people, no dwarf jumped out to object. Most people were whispering to each other or showing thoughtful expressions. Some teenagers were happy, because for them, walking out of this small valley was a very novel and exciting thing.
Luo Ling walked up to the platform where Sinclair was standing. She was still wearing the down jacket she wore when she came. The torches around her made her face red, giving people a warm and reassuring feeling.
"Your new village chief has already stated my proposal. I don't want to mention the difficulties and dangers of living here. I just want to say two things." She glanced at the dwarves who were listening to her attentively, and a sense of confidence surged in her heart.
"The first thing is why I want to take you away. Sympathy for your plight is one reason, but more importantly, I value your talents. Dwarves have amazing talents in forging and manufacturing. Many of you will become excellent workers, and some of you will be able to invent new things and become excellent inventors and designers.
There is a saying in my hometown: "Seeking talents like a thirst", which describes my attitude. We are different from the Black Dragon Empire and other people. In our place, everyone will get due respect and everyone can freely choose the job they want to do."
There was a debate below, and Luo Ling waited for the discussion to subside before continuing, "The second thing is how I can guarantee everyone's interests. I'll make four points here, let's call them the Four Rules:
First, we will protect the belongings that everyone takes away from here, and we will not take a single needle or thread.
Second, as long as you work, you can have enough food, warm clothes and a house to live in, and the more you work, the more you earn.
3. Treat humans and dwarves fairly in all matters.
4. If someone commits a crime, he will be punished by law.
If there is any problem in any link, you can come to me and complain, and I will make the decision for you. "
The dwarves started talking again, and the people sitting next to Chen Hansheng and the others surrounded them and asked them questions. Among them, Farrell became the star among the crowd.
"That's fair. Those bastards from the Black Dragon Empire never considered us." said an old dwarf.
"But will they force us to work late every day?" asked another dwarf.
"If I work late, I can get more food and drink. I'm willing to do that. The Black Dragon Empire uses whips to make you work." The old dwarf said, "Don't you have to work every day in the village?"
“I don’t know whether these words are true or false.”
"They saved my little Alan. I believe what they said. Let's go. I think it's impossible to live here anymore." said a dwarf woman.
"Yes. I fell into a pit today and broke my head. Fortunately, Mr. Chen saved me and Miss Elf healed my wound. They are really different from the humans and elves in the legend. I am willing to give it a try." said a young dwarf.
Luo Ling looked at the dwarves' excited, expectant, eager and confused expressions on the stage and smiled faintly.
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A few days later, a long team of carts came out of the mountain road. The dwarves looked back at their village, with different expressions on their faces.
Ola stood on horseback in front of Luo Ling and others.
"I'm leaving." She said to Ji Yijun.
"Well, be careful." Ji Yijun said.
"Can you..." Ola looked at Ji Yijun's face expectantly, but the hope in his eyes turned into disappointment in his silence, "Goodbye!"
After watching her ride away on horseback, Chen Hansheng patted Ji Yijun on the shoulder and said, "You made the right choice. After all, you are not on the same path."
Ji Yijun looked at the long line of dwarves, sighed, stretched, and said, "Let's go!"