well aware of the dwarf's longing for
the Earth fire had dangled it
tantalizingly before him compelling him
to lower his pride and plead several
times without success and though he knew
these humans were summoned by hubu for
assistance he had only been willing to
offer a token of advice at the entrance
and had not fully intervened after all
he was a renowned Master blacksmith
within his clan even if the hubu clan
faced decline he would remain inscathed
too his surprise this young girl had
come bearing such an item he couldn't
help but wonder if this was hubu scheme
unbeknownst to gonon who had no
knowledge of these intricacies she was
filled with joy as she hastily pressed
the iron box into the dwarf's hands sir
how shall we embed the dragon Crystal
the dwarf did not respond but cautiously
opened the iron box for a brief glance
before closing it again however in that
fleeting instant an intense heat
radiated from it enveloping everyone
present the dwarf's beard quivered with
delight and he sighed very well since I
have agreed to The Exchange I shall
assist you fully the dwarf took the
dagger and the dragon Crystal and
departed for a larger workstation in a
corner not more spacious than the
previous ones he delicately set the
crystal into place and inquired young
lady do you intend to utilize this
dagger for offense or for self-defense
master I am a Mage and greatly require a
reliable weapon for protection
understood the dwarf ceased his chatter
and with utmost care utilized a
spoon-like tool to swiftly scoop the
Earth fire into a pit using tongs to
lower a cup-shaped vessel into it into
which he added a small piece of metal
before long the metal melted into a
glowing pool of liquid within the cup he
then carefully poured the Luminous
liquid uniformly around the edges of the
embedded Crystal it is complete the
dwarf wiped the sweat from his brow
gingerly carrying the dagger into the
reception room placing it upon the long
table and exhaling a sigh just wait for
about 10 minutes thank you master gonon
thoughtfully retrieved some smoked
delices and Hearty food from her
inventory saying these are Specialties
of our human race I hope hope you will
indulge in them haaha such
thoughtfulness from the little lady the
dwarf beamed at the array of food on the
table his face finally breaking into a
genuine smile he lacked for coin but
yearned for these rare human treats
content he was willing to loosen his
tongue I am aware of your purpose you
seek to find the chief correct Ganan
nodded in affirmation we would also like
to request your guidance though I
initially hesitated to disclose this I
shall share a secret given your courtesy
the dwarf opened a bottle of beer
Downing several gulps before continuing
the chief is not within his lair what
everyone gasped in astonishment hubu had
informed them that the chief resided in
his lair hence their efforts had been
directed toward locating it but now this
dwarf revealed that the chief was absent
how were they to proceed they had
already squandered several hours was it
all in vain if he was not in the mine
could they seek Him elsewhere would they
even have a chance of finding him as
these thoughts swirled a shared anxiety
washed over them don't not panic the
dwarf wrapped his fingers on the table
attempting to sooth their worries he is
located 12 levels underground but the
entrance is heavily guarded the
expressions of the crowd grew more
perplexed how did this dwarf possess
such knowledge how do you know the chief
is not in his own Lair Jiang probed
cautiously that is merely my conjecture
for days ago the chief was clamoring for
fine wine nollie in a fit of exuberance
procured some potent liquor which caused
the chief to drink himself into Oblivion
after I personally escorted him back to