Chapter 2711 - 1169: Elemental Gun—Fiery Fire 61 (Part 2)

Chapter 2711: Chapter 1169: Elemental Gun—Fiery Fire 61 (Part 2)

Gaven felt like he had entered the Little People’s Country here, as everything was a size smaller.

However, this didn’t trouble Gaven; he directly cast the Shrinking Technique, reducing his body size proportionally by half, transforming into a tall demi-human of only ninety centimeters.

The average height of demi-humans is only eighty centimeters, about the size of a human child of three or four years.

Yet it’s rare for anyone to mistake them for human children, even if they deliberately disguise themselves, because human children aren’t fully developed, and their body proportions differ from adults.

Demi-humans, on the other hand, are fully developed, with body proportions similar to adults, albeit in a smaller model.

If humans cast the Shrinking Spell, the resulting appearance is indistinguishable from demi-humans, making it hard to differentiate between them by just the naked eye, which is how the name ’demi-human’ originated.

The origins of demi-humans on Felen are no longer traceable, even their own myths and legends are vague.

Often, they are viewed as human vassals or mutations, but in reality, this small-sized race possesses their own True Gods and pantheon, with the main god Yudala possessing powerful divine power.

Demi-humans and gnomes have never reached the heights of dwarves and elves in Felen’s history; the former has the Shanata Empire, while the latter once dominated the entire Felen Continent, with elves wherever there are forests.

But now, demi-humans and gnomes have more quickly accepted the rise of humans, especially the former, who are like human shadows; wherever humans tread, they are present with their shadows and homes.

Most demi-humans lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle, wandering from one human town to another.

A rare few take root in areas not fiercely competitive with humans, establishing their own settlements or small kingdoms.

Samis Hills serves as a model among them.

Here, the demi-humans are not chaotic; they have not only well-established village facilities but also their own army.

Most of these demi-human soldiers ride tall, fierce riding dogs, patrolling back and forth along the hillside paths.

Don’t underestimate their combat ability because of their height; their small short swords can be deadly if they hit a vital spot, and to compensate for their height, they often poison their weapons.

Moreover, there are many concealed, narrow refuge caves along the way, where they can retreat and hold tight awaiting aid.

If they are spellcasting professionals or advanced professionals, the issue of body size is no longer a problem.

Veranika, who has dropped from the rank of Third Lord Knight to Fourth Lord Knight, is a demi-human.

But her abilities will make one overlook this point unconsciously.

All in all, demi-humans are also a force not to be ignored, especially the close cooperation of the Samis demi-humans and gnomes.

Gaven not only discovered a large amount of illusion technique in those demi-human towns, but he also saw gnome alchemical firearms in the hands of those demi-human soldiers.

This was unexpected, but reasonable.

The gnomes’ main base, Landan Island, is located directly west of Thacel, and the various new technologies of gnomes have always been popular in the Tesser Kingdom.

It is perfectly normal for the gnomes here to maintain close contact with Landan Island.

The level of hospitality Gaven received here matched that in Moss Stone City.

In front of a short fence that could only fend off ordinary beasts, stood crowds of short demi-humans and gnomes.

The small windows of the hillside semi-cave houses built against the mountain were crowded with little heads watching the excitement.

"Great Conqueror, welcome to Samir as our guest, please allow me to introduce myself, I am Robek, the current Hill Voice, and this is the gnome spokesman Delonel, we speak for demi-humans and gnomes respectively," a senior demi-human quickly approached, speaking enthusiastically.

Old age is the most discordant symbol with demi-humans, with the height of a child but a face full of wrinkles and black and white intermingled hair.

Except for height, in other aspects, demi-humans are highly similar to humans, including the lifecycle.

The same person’s reputation varies among different races.

Compared to the newly acquired divine name, Gaven’s secular nickname here is undoubtedly more recognizable — the Conqueror Path passes near Samir Hills, it’s likely that many demi-humans have traveled this path.

"Thank you for allowing me to visit," Gaven praised generously, "I didn’t expect there to be a peaceful and thriving territory amid the hills; I’m sure you’ve put tremendous effort into this."

"Lord Conqueror, you are too kind; the reason for peace here is not because of our extraordinary ability, but because this is a barren land.

There are no precious minerals, no large tracts of farmland, nor is it on a military route.

Once we show even a hint of aggression, those noble lords couldn’t care less about us."

Though Robek kept smiling, his words carried thick helplessness.

That’s a helplessness unique to demi-humans.

They can only survive in the crevices of this world; the most fertile lands will never be allocated to them.

Even occupying them becomes the root of disaster.

One day, it will bring them an overwhelming catastrophe.

The safest strategy is to occupy the scraps, not giving enemies a reason for warfare.