In Blackrock Depths, Durin used his immense power to suppress the undercurrents within, at least superficially quelling any signs of resistance for the time being.
After announcing that the coronation ceremony for the new Black Iron King would be held in three days, the security patrols within Blackrock Depths were handed over to the Ironfury Brigade, the local army of Blackrock Depths. Durin and the Thorium Brotherhood went to guard the city gates, as well as the Black Iron Road at the main entrance and the Detention Block.
The puppet commander, Angerforge, and the Black Dragonflight fought to a standstill, both retreating home to lick their wounds.
However, Angerforge was puzzled to find that their passage back to Blackrock Depths was blocked!
It was fine when they came out, but they couldn't return when they tried to go back!
Anyone would be furious!
"Ironfury! Open the door, Ironfury! I know you're in there! Are you rebelling against the Black Iron Dwarves? Are you rebelling against the Fire Lord?!" the puppet commander shouted at the entrance of the passage, leading his remaining troops.
Nearby, the lava giant, Balgazz, who was missing arms and legs, only wanted to return to his lair to absorb fire elements and reshape his body. Unable to wait, he charged towards the blocked area like a madman.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
A series of violent artillery bombardments turned the already crippled lava giant into a pile of rubble!
Balgazz's death made Angerforge realize that a major change had occurred in Blackrock Depths. As he was in shock and confusion, a fiery head was thrown from afar, rolling all the way to his feet.
Angerforge recognized who the head originally belonged to!
It was the Fire Lord's confidant in Blackrock Depths, the most loyal fire imp, who had been sent to control the Black Iron Dwarves: Ambassador Flamelash!
Angerforge's heart turned cold. He didn't know what had happened in Molten Core, but he knew that by killing Ambassador Flamelash, Ironfury was determined to rebel. Whether he overthrew Ironfury or submitted to him, he would inevitably be purged and punished by the Fire Lord afterward.
Therefore, he decided to run. There were many Orc armies stationed outside Blackrock Spire, and he would seek refuge with them, far away from Blackrock Depths!
Unfortunately, it was too late. Their retreat route was blocked by the Red Dragons, and the remaining troops were suppressed without much resistance! Ordinary soldiers were imprisoned, and Angerforge was taken into Blackrock Depths, personally guarded by the Mountain Guard.
At this time, the key members of the Thorium Brotherhood had gathered in Molten Core.
Chairman Oversparks, Grand Blacksmith Rocitus Darkwhisper, and Grand Artificer Burninate had gathered in Ragnaros's original lair, the core of Molten Core and the place with the highest magma temperature.
The legendary Black Iron Anvil of Blackrock Depths had also been moved here, and Baron Geddon and Incendius, two fire elementals who had slightly recovered their size, were standing by the Black Iron Anvil.
The strongest blacksmith among the three Black Iron Dwarves would fuse Durin's Sulfuron Hammer and Eye of Sulfuras within three days, forging the artifact: Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros!
From the time Galen obtained 300,000 gold coins in military expenses from Lothar, to the dissipation of the Fire Lord's avatar, only ten days had passed.
Most of the time was spent waiting for the Thorium Brotherhood and Durin to gather their forces. The actual time Galen spent conquering Molten Core was less than two days.
They had agreed on a one-month deadline. If they completed the task in about twenty days, it would show that Galen and his team were capable and seized every second to win time for the Alliance, making them great contributors to the Alliance.
If they dealt with the Fire Lord in ten days and then went back to hand in the task, even if Lothar didn't say anything, the other nobles of the Alliance would question whether the 300,000 gold coins in military expenses were too much?
When your strength surpasses them too much, they cannot imagine Galen's power and will only think that they have been deceived.
Therefore, in order to make the Alliance's financiers feel that it was reasonable and to conceal his own strength that exceeded the limits of mortals, Galen decided to relax ten days.
Gandalf took the crown that fell from the Fire Lord's avatar to Blackrock Depths to meet with Durin. This crown would prove that the Fire Lord within Molten Core had been banished!
The Fire Lord's Crown, coupled with Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros, and Durin's powerful strength and transformation into a celestial avatar, would suppress all disobedience among the Black Iron Dwarves. Even if Emperor Dagran Thaurissan was resurrected, he would have to step aside!
Moreover, Galen had a backup plan!
Three days passed quickly. In the lecture hall of Blackrock Depths, a large number of Black Iron Dwarf nobles, slave owners, and some free Black Iron Dwarf commoners gathered. Of course, there were also many powerful figures from the dark world residing in the Black Iron Bar, humans, elves, and even Tauren!
"Today is a day that the Black Iron Dwarves should remember. Our new Emperor is about to be coronated!"
General Ironfury loudly read the declaration he had prepared long ago at the entrance of the Emperor's Throne.
"Before we welcome our new Emperor, let us first display a trophy of the new Emperor!"
In the lecture hall, the Black Iron Dwarves began to whisper. Some of them had witnessed Durin's celestial avatar tearing apart Incendius, that powerful fire elemental, and were now curious about what the trophy was.
Some people in the crowd even suppressed their anger on their faces. These were the remaining rebels, waiting to launch an attack the moment Durin appeared.
A huge ring was carried up. This was the Crown of Destruction condensed by Ragnaros's avatar. Having lost its master's power, its brilliance had become somewhat dim, but this did not affect the suppression of the Black Iron Dwarves by the remaining aura in the crown!
The Black Iron Dwarves in the lecture hall began to tremble. Their bloodline had been cursed by the Fire Lord, and they could not resist the suppression from the soul. Those commoners with low strength had already collapsed on the ground, panting heavily, while those with stronger strength were barely supporting themselves!
"The new King of Blackrock Depths has banished the Fire Lord of Molten Core!"
Ironfury announced this news excitedly!
Durin had fulfilled his ideal and liberated the Black Iron Dwarves!
This was also the main reason why Ironfury vowed to be loyal to Durin! He would fight for the new Emperor for the rest of his life! Fight for the Black Iron Dwarves!
"New King!"
"New King!"
The Black Iron Dwarves below cheered, while the rebels looked on in disbelief!
The master they were loyal to had failed. Should they continue to implement their plan?
They were confused.
Amidst the huge cheers, Durin, carrying his new weapon, Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros, slowly walked out from the Emperor's Throne!
"The Fire Lord's weapon!"
The remaining strongmen among the Black Iron Dwarves recognized the weapon behind Durin, Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros!
Houndmaster Grebmar, Jailer Stillgiss, Judicator Grisstone, and Chief Architect Forgemaster Darkanvil no longer doubted. At this moment, they completely abandoned their former loyalty to the Thaurissan lineage and decided to be loyal to this new Emperor!