Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 156 New Chief!

The sudden change on the stone platform immediately caused an uproar in the audience.

One by one, the powerful men of the "Melting Tribe" appeared from their hiding places, vast magical power surged in the central square, and an astonishing momentum enveloped the entire venue.

The sudden disappearance of a heritage item has never happened in the history of the "Melting Tribe".

Although the "Melting Hammer" is no longer a powerful weapon, it is still the spiritual symbol of the entire "Melting Tribe" and has extraordinary significance.

No one in the "Forge Tribe" could remain indifferent to someone disappearing in public.

Faced with this scene, even the representatives of other tribes who came to watch the ceremony were shocked, exchanged glances with each other, and whispered about something.

In the Shadow Plane, Cohen weighed the Forging Hammer in his hand and said to Isabella beside him:

"Why don't you try it? This is something that a god once possessed. It's no less powerful than the 'Golden Wings' you carried last time."

Isabella shook her head and said:

"It's better to return it quickly, otherwise there will be a big mess.

But your skill in seizing weapons seems to be even more powerful than before. That Brook Steelaxe is a Gold-rank expert, and you were able to snatch his weapon from him across a dimension."

Cohen didn't explain in so much detail. The perversion of rule-based skills lies in the word "rules".

He smiled slightly, threw it along the shadow passage, and threw the "Melting Hammer" back to its original place.

Seeing the "Melting Hammer" being recovered, it caused another commotion.

Elder Steel Axe stood there in a daze, staring blankly at his empty palm, then looking at the "Melting Hammer" in the distance, completely confused.

Soon, the powerful voice of the dwarf sage rang out in the crowd, suppressing the noisy discussions:
"Please ask candidate Brook Steelaxe to take the test of the 'Melting Hammer' again!"

At the same time, he gave Elder Steel Axe a look.

Elder Steel Axe held his breath and came before the "Melting Hammer" again, praying silently in his heart and holding the hammer handle tightly with both hands, fearing that it would disappear for no reason again.

Like before, a dazzling light appeared, but before Elder Steel Axe could breathe a sigh of relief, the light disappeared, and along with it, the "Melting Hammer" that he was holding tightly in his hand also disappeared.

However, in a flash, the hammer appeared on the original stone platform again.

This caused even greater discussion and sensation.

Elder Steel Axe felt as if his brain had been hit by a club, and he stood there in a daze.

As the chief of the Council of Elders, he had come into contact with the "Melting Hammer" before, but this situation had never occurred before.

The dwarf sage not far away couldn't help but frowned and glanced at the old chief's eldest son, Rockheart Ornn, who was gloating in the waiting area.

He said loudly:

"Master Yanxin, come up and try it too."

Yan Xin was shocked when he heard this, but he still bowed respectfully and came to the stone platform.

Under the curious and expectant gazes of the crowd, he slowly grasped the "Melting Hammer".

The blinding light shone, and finally faded away, leaving the hammer intact in his hand.

Yanxin showed a slight joy on his face, and raised the "Melting Hammer" high up to the people below the stage, indicating that he had passed the recognition of the inherited item, and then put it back where it was.

Now even the representatives of the external tribes noticed the clue. It was obvious that there was nothing wrong with the "Melting Hammer", but the problem was with the person who picked up the "Melting Hammer".

Looking at the scene before him, Elder Steel Axe's lips turned pale, confusion and bewilderment flashed across his eyes.

The dwarf sage withstood the pressure and winked at Elder Steel Axe, signaling him to go up and try again.

Elder Steel Axe took a deep breath, and magic power surged throughout his body, bursting out with extraordinary strength of the Golden Level. With a cold look in his eyes, he strode to the front of the "Melting Hammer".

He exerted force with both hands, clenching them tightly. There was another blinding light, but what happened next was the same as before.

The light disappeared in an instant, and then the "Melting Hammer" inexplicably disappeared from his hand, and then appeared intact on the original stone platform.

Elder Steel Axe's face suddenly turned gloomy, his heart felt cold, and his eyes were filled with bitterness.

The crowd below the stage was also in an uproar, their complicated gazes darting back and forth over Elder Steel Axe.

The dwarf sage sighed softly and announced in a deep voice:
"Candidate Brook Steelaxe has failed to pass the approval of the 'Melting Hammer' and his eligibility to succeed the Chieftain... has been revoked!"

As soon as these words fell, the face of the high priest in the audience suddenly became extremely embarrassed. In sharp contrast to him were the eldest son Yanxin Orn and the general not far away.

The biggest competitor was eliminated directly, which almost declared their victory in advance.

Yanxin's gaze shifted between the high priest and the silent president of the Craftsmen's Union.

Now they have no choice but to vote for themselves even if they don't want to.

Among the remaining candidates, who else is more qualified to be the chief besides myself?
Is that the third brother who rarely shows up in the tribe?

Rockheart Ornn has almost seen himself being elected as the chief, and now it is a sure thing!
Elder Steel Axe walked down the stone platform in frustration. Seeing this, the high priest sighed deeply:

“It’s bad luck, don’t take it to heart.

The 'Melting Hammer' has sustained significant damage, and who knows what might have happened."

Elder Steel Axe regained his composure and quickly realized an important issue:

"Are we going to watch helplessly as the chieftainship falls to Yanxin?"

The high priest shook his head decisively and said:
"Of course not, the Wildhammer Tribe is behind the core.

Have you forgotten what President Quench said last night?

No matter what, we, the Forge Tribe, cannot get involved in the conflict between the two empires, and we must not become victims of the Wildhammer Tribe's ambitions!"

"Now what?"

The high priest said calmly:
"Why don't we find someone else to support!"

As he spoke, his gaze turned to the third young master Tieyan Owen who was not far away.

Elder Steel Axe was surprised at first, then he seemed to have thought of something and nodded thoughtfully.

While the two were talking, President Tolkien Quench came over.

His expression was equally grim, and as soon as we met he started to complain:
"Brother Steel Axe, what's wrong with you?
Why do things always go wrong at critical moments!

Haven't you come across the 'Melting Hammer' before?

Why did this happen today?

If this is the case, do we have to turn around and support the son-in-law of the Wildhammer tribe?"

Elder Steel Axe said decisively:

“Absolutely not.

Even if I can't become the chief myself, I will never let the 'Forge Tribe' fall into the hands of ambitious people!
If that doesn't work... why don't we go support Third Young Master Tie Yan!"

Hearing Elder Steel Axe's words, Tolkien felt relieved, but his face still showed just the right amount of surprise. He frowned and asked:
"Third Young Master?

Is he okay?
Young Master Tieyan has been living on the human continent and rarely participates in the specific affairs of the tribe. The tribesmen have a very ordinary impression of him..."

The high priest beside him showed a slight change in expression and continued:

“I think Elder Steel Axe’s suggestion is feasible.

It is precisely because the Third Young Master has been living on the human continent that he will rely more on us after he inherits the position of chief.

As for the impression of our tribe members... as long as we both have the full support of each other, why worry about stereotypes?

Moreover, I found Master Tieyan's speech very moving, and he is a suitable candidate to be the chief."

Tolkien continues:
“But even if both of us support him, he still won’t be able to meet the old chief’s third condition.

An order of three million gold coins, that’s real three million gold coins, where can I get it from?
If he fails to meet the third condition, he will still be disqualified as an heir according to the procedure."

The high priest's eyes flashed with an inexplicable color, and he said:
"That's not necessarily true. Didn't you say he saved the executives of the Eastern Territory Empire's 'Flaming Red Lips' Chamber of Commerce?
His name is Lord Yan.

For a person of that level, three million gold coins are nothing.

As long as Tieyan can become the chief, at worst I will accompany him to find Lord Yan.

Is it possible that we in the 'Forging Tribe' don't have anything that he would like?

With this connection, why worry about not being able to get an order worth three million gold coins?"

Tolkien pretended to be lost in thought, and only nodded reluctantly just before the second round of screening began.
“Okay, that’s all.

Anyway, as long as the Wildhammer tribe doesn't allow someone to take power, we can accept it."

After hearing Tolkien's statement, Elder Steel Axe and the High Priest breathed a sigh of relief.

In any case, they were already in deep conflict with Yanxin and the General. Since they had lost the qualifications to be elected as the chief, they could not let the General and his men succeed.

The third young master Tieyan is currently the best choice.

Soon, under the organization of the dwarf sages, the second round of elections began.

This round is much simpler. According to the old chief's will, the candidate who can gain the support of at least two of the three classes will be chosen.

Several candidates who successfully passed the "Melting Hammer" test in the previous round came on stage together and stood with their backs to the crowd.

Then the general, the high priest and the president of the craftsmen's union, representing the three classes of warriors, civilians and craftsmen, took the stage one by one and made their own choices through practical actions.

The first to take the stage was the Grand General. Without hesitation, he stood directly behind the old chief's eldest son, Rockheart Ornn. Next came the High Priest.

It is already known to everyone that the high priest supports Elder Steel Axe, but now Elder Steel Axe has failed to pass the first round. Faced with this sudden situation, many people are very curious about who the high priest should vote for.

Soon, the high priest gave everyone a huge shock with his actual actions.

After the high priest came on stage, he paused behind Yanxin, looked deeply at the general, and then went straight behind the third young master Tieyan, who had always been low-key.

Many people expressed their incomprehension of the high priest's choice.

No one would have thought that the high priest would actually vote for the third young master who had no roots in the tribe. Was he really moved by his speech just now?
Yanxin and the general were also very surprised, but they didn't care too much. The key point was the final choice of Tolkien Quench, the president of the Union of Craftsmen.

During this period, only Elder Steel Axe and his men often went to President Quenching Guild, whether for his qualifications, prestige or the support of the forces behind him.

And for the last condition, the three million gold coin order, President Quenching only has two choices: Core and Steel Axe Elder.

Only the two of them have the ability to rely on the support behind them to come up with the three million in cash.

As for the third young master who was lucky enough to get the support of the high priest?

Expecting him, a poor young man with no background and no family background, to attract an investment of three million gold coins?
I’m afraid his entire fortune doesn’t even amount to 3,000 gold coins.

Now that Elder Steel Axe has been eliminated, President Quenching, who has always put the overall situation first, will unsurprisingly turn to the more powerful Rock Core.

Yanxin and the general were both very relieved, and at the same time they were secretly grateful to the ancestor Ornn who was watching all this in the dark.

Perhaps he didn't want someone from another family to take over the position of chief, so he did this when Elder Steel Axe took over the test of "Melting Hammer".

Under the expectant gaze of thousands of people, Tolkien Quench, president of the Union of Craftsmen, slowly walked onto the stone platform.

Then he moved his feet and stopped behind the third young master Tie Yan in front of everyone's surprised, shocked and confused gazes!
……

Tolkien's choice was like dropping a stone into a calm lake.

In an instant, the entire venue was boiling.

No one could understand why the president of the Craftsmen's Union, who had always been highly respected, would make such an incredible choice.

He actually voted for the third young master who rarely even showed up in the tribe!

Shock, confusion, and puzzlement filled everyone's heart.

Not far away, the representative of the "Wildhammer Tribe" who came to watch the ceremony could not help but stand up, with a complex expression on his face, looking at the scene in disbelief.

Young Master Yanxin and the general on the stage were also deeply shocked.

The choice made by President Quenchhuo was beyond their expectations.

Young Master Yanxin and the General felt that they had never offended this highly respected president, and even promised him many preferential conditions when they worked for him a few days ago.

Yanxin even promised that as long as Tolkien was willing to support him, he could work with the "Wildhammer Tribe" Craftsmen's Union to open up some lost forging skills to the "Forge Tribe".

He really couldn't understand why the other party would make such an incredible choice.

He had a vague feeling that there was an invisible hand controlling everything behind the scenes, but he couldn't figure out who was behind it no matter how hard he tried.

The dwarf wise man did not give him more time to think.

The wise man was also surprised. He looked deeply at the expressionless Tolkien Quench, and then announced loudly:
"In the second round of candidate qualification screening, Third Young Master Tieyan Aoun received support from both the 'Commoner Class' and the 'Artisan Class' and will participate in the third round of qualification confirmation as the sole candidate."

The solemn voice overwhelmed the entire audience, and suddenly everyone's eyes fell on the young dwarf.

Yanxin Ornn looked extremely unhappy. He didn't understand why his brother, who had no sense of existence, could suddenly gain the favor of both the High Priest and the President of the Quenching Guild.

The general beside him whispered comfortingly:

“Don’t be discouraged, the election is not over yet.

The third condition is the most stringent, an order of three million gold coins, which cannot be faked at all.

I don't believe that a poor young man like him could attract so much investment!"

Now Tieyan is the only qualified heir left on the stone platform, and the nomination process has entered the third round.

The third round of qualification certification is very simple. You just need to produce something that can prove that there is an order of three million gold coins.

It can be a contract, a deed, an agreement, or even three million in cash.

As long as it is unanimously approved by the senior management of the "Melting Tribe" and the Grand Alliance Supervision Group, it can pass the qualification certification.

Soon, Tieyan took out a contract in front of everyone and said in a deep voice:

“This is a contract signed between me and the elven royal family—the Winged Elves.

The main content is to purchase some space stones from our tribe and to entrust us to make a batch of equipment in the future.

The specific quantity and type of equipment cannot be announced for the time being, but the contract stipulates the exact amount, three million gold coins.

As long as the seal of our tribe, which has been blessed by the power of our ancestors, is stamped on it, the contract will take effect immediately.

This is a deposit of 100,000 gold coins and a token of the Elven royal family."

There is no doubt that Tieyan's remarks caused a huge uproar in the meeting hall.

How could the Third Young Master actually reach a deal with the proud and noble elves, or even the elven royal family?

This incident shocked them no less than the support he had just received from the high priest and the president of the Craftsmen's Union.

It is well known that this group of proud, self-righteous, pointy-eared people who claim to be the darlings of nature are difficult to communicate with and have a sense of superiority. Even the evil human race is often turned away when dealing with them.

Not to mention the dwarves who are of even lower status.

Yanxin and the general, who had just stepped down from the stone platform, opened their mouths in astonishment, their faces full of disbelief.

But the token in Tieyan's hand that exuded the aura of a winged elf and the genuine voucher worth 100,000 gold coins forced them to accept this fact.

Tieyan held a gold voucher and contract worth 100,000 gold coins in his right hand, and carefully held an exquisite transparent square box in his left hand, which contained a pair of exquisite earrings.

Put these things on the table and let the senior leaders of the "Melting Tribe" and the supervisory team members of the Grand Alliance come over to check them one by one.

He reminded in a low voice:

"Everyone, you can look through the other items at will, but this pair of earrings is a personal item of the Elven royal envoy. Please examine them carefully."

Several people's eyes swept over the exquisite transparent square box. They were all high-level transcendents and could clearly feel the terrifying magical fluctuations emanating from the pair of earrings. This was definitely a legendary magical equipment!
The fact that legendary magic equipment can be made into such an inconspicuous personal accessory as earrings is enough to prove the noble status of the wearer.

If you look closely, you will see that the silver surface of the earrings is engraved with delicate vine patterns, and in the gaps between the vines, there is a circle of mysterious runes outlined with gold thread.

The experienced old dwarf saw that this rune was the exclusive rune of the elves, containing the powerful power and blessing of the elven goddess.

Looking at this pair of earrings full of the unique style of the elves, plus the deposit of 100,000 gold coins and the contract in black and white, everyone no longer had any questions.

In the shadow plane, Isabella looked at Cohen with a half-smile and said playfully:
"Did that winged elf named Windsardler Windrunner give it to you?
Um, the personal envoy of Her Majesty the Empress of the Central Empire?"

Cohen's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected Isabella to know so much about Windsordale. He couldn't lie any more and whispered,
"Well, when I first arrived at the 'Lost Land', I went to negotiate with the leader of the 'Farmers' Association'. For safety reasons, Windsordeler gave me this pair of earrings for self-defense.

There’s no other meaning.”

Isabella smiled chillingly:
“Can’t you give me something else for self-defense?
It's something as intimate as earrings... When did those arrogant long-eared people become so generous? "

"Ah this..."

Cohen was immediately stunned by the question and stammered for a long time without saying anything.

Seeing Cohen, who was always eloquent and eloquent, showing such an embarrassing state, Isabella felt a soft touch in her heart and sighed softly:

"Since she has helped you so much, I will forgive you this time.

That space stone was also taken for her, right?"

Cohen sincerely admired the woman's accurate intuition and quickly said:

"It's not entirely for her. I also need the space stone to repair a piece of equipment."

Isabella let out a few meaningless laughs, but fortunately she didn't dwell on the matter any further.

Cohen breathed a sigh of relief and turned his attention back to the conference hall outside.

The meeting place was now in order again, maintained by the dwarven sage. He cleared his throat, stepped onto the stone platform, and solemnly announced:
"After careful consideration and fair selection, witnessed by our great ancestor, creator of artifacts, and supreme forge god Ornn, I declare that the new chieftain of our 'Forge Tribe' is Iron Rock Ornn!"

As the name sounded, the central square erupted in warm cheers.

Tieyan Ornn took a deep breath, his face firm as he returned to the front of the "Melting Hammer". He respectfully picked up the hammer that symbolized the chief's authority, raised it high, and said loudly:
"Brothers and sisters of the Forged Horde! I, Ironrock Ornn, will defend our Horde with my life and honor.

I will let the glory of the 'Forged Tribe' shine brightly on this continent again!"

All the dwarves in the audience cheered.

Next, there was the oath-taking ceremony for the new chief by the tribal leaders.

First, Elder Steel Axe, leading all the elders of the Council of Elders, came behind Tieyan, bowed slightly, and swore allegiance.

Next up is the high priest representing the common people, and the president of the Quenching Guild representing the artisan class.

Finally, under the burning gazes of the crowd, the general and his officers also came behind Tieyan.

Led by Tieyan, they performed an ancient ceremony together towards the statue in the distance.

The new chieftain of the "Forged Tribe", Ironrock Ornn, has officially taken office!

……

　Today is our first wedding anniversary. I wish my wife and I a happy holiday, and congratulations to all lovers in the world for finally getting married!!!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)