The Author's POV

"Pftt..."

Walking out of the utility center, I let out a chuckle.

Remembering what had happened in there, I shook my head.

'Who would've thought that he'd go that crazy over an ore?'

The moment I took the Okleum out, Malvil went into a crazy fit and started shouting everywhere. For a moment I was worried that he would directly steal the ore in my hand.

Fortunately, that did not happen. Well, given my height advantage, I managed to stop him from stealing it by just raising my hand.

But it was his over-the-top behavior that made me realize just how precious the ore in my hand was.

Had it not been for his behavior, I would've never been able to tell.

The scene of Malvil jumping up in the air trying to grab the ore was quite comical.

In fact, it was so funny that even now, I was still laughing.

"Hehe."

'At least, I've come closer to my dream of forging my ideal sword.'

Yes.

After calming down, Malvil finally agreed to make a sword for me. Well, sort of.

He didn't explicitly say that he would craft the sword for me, but he did say that he was now more willing to do it as long as I managed to improve my swordsmanship to the point where he would have no qualms giving it to me.

I, of course, agreed to his terms.

"Should've probably showed this before."

'Hmm, but it wouldn't have made that much of a difference.'

Either way, Malvil was not going to make me a sword if I didn't prove that I was worthy of it. Therefore, even if I didn't show him the ore, the requirements would've been the same.

"How is it that the dwarves are so technologically advanced yet can't create a damned elevator."

I inwardly grumbled to myself as I climbed up the stairs of the northern tower. Because the utility center was located all the way down towards the fourth level, the walk up the stairs was actually quite a long one.

If not for my stamina, I would've long passed out of tiredness.

"You guys rested enough?"

Upon finally reaching the middle area of the northern tower, what greeted me was the sight of Ava and the others.

Compared to when I left them, their complexion was much better. Although their clothes and hair were still a mess, it was now an acceptable mess, if that made any sense.

"Oh, Smallsnake, Ryan, good to see you guys too."

Upon spotting Ryan and Smallsnake who I had not seen in a while, I warmly smiled.

"Took you long enough..."

"Ren!"

Ryan excitedly shouted as he ran up to me.

"Ren, Ren, I think I've found a way to help you with the chip in your head."

"Oh?"

My interest instantly piqued.

"You see—"

But before Ryan could speak, Smallsnake spoke over him.

"We know a guy who can help you remove the chip."

"…Smallsnake."

his findings, was left

Smallsnake didn't care

working in the logistics center, we found out that there are two different types of professions that handle

"Blacksmith and Engineer."

said with my arms

Smallsnake said, there were two professions that handled

blacksmiths were responsible for creating the artifacts, whilst the engineers were in charge of developing the blueprint and

with the chip, due to how swamped we are at the moment, we decided to ask our supervisor,

was talking,

looked like he

could've just been me,

usually lie in the engineering sector, and according to him, a guy called Jomnuk Dramegrip can help with regards to the chip inside of

a couple of times,

wait, what did you say his name

sounded extremely

"Jomnuk Dramegrip?"

"…hah?"

brow raised all

I was thinking, Smallsnake

our supervisor, he's the

world is truly

was then that it finally

out to be the person that could help

Talk about coincidences.

"Tell me more."

"Sure."

he knew regarding Jomnuk. As he spoke, I made sure to

more I knew about

*

listened to Smallsnake recount to me all the information he

me, but I was promptly rejected by everyone who wanted to remain on the frontline. The reasoning behind this was because they felt like they could improve the

I decided to leave them be after pondering for a bit. In fact, this may have been for the

time, I just bid them a short goodbye before

"Is this the place?"

front of a large metallic door that was deeply attached

I had been going through a maze of tunnels. This was to be expected, though,

told me, the map I was given would only work for a day before it would

rearranged themselves every day, and so a new map

"Should be the place."

head, I double-checked with the map displayed

that I am in the right place, so I guess

hand and knocked on the metal

Do Dong—!

"Who be it?"

on the door, a cold voice rang out

one of the guards

out a small device from my dimensional space, I placed it against the socket of

placed the object on the door, a subtle clicking sound rang out, and the

Clank—!

what was revealed behind it was a massive room. The decoration of the place was quite simple. Hanging on the high ceiling of the room was a bright golden chandelier that illuminated the

hall, and

there were many different doors that led to different places of the underground mansion. Since this place was where Jomnuk had to live for

"This way."

was a dwarven guard that led me

Clank—!

door, what greeted me was another large room. However, this time the room was not empty as

entered the room, all eyes fell

lot of diversity in the room as not only were there dwarves present but there were multiple

you're finally

Waylan, who was also seated on the red sofa, greeted

Ren, let me

already dragged me towards where

I decided to

was far stronger than mine. Sitting down might displease

hands together. Then, pointing towards

pictures, this here is Jomnuk, the individual that you

turning his attention back to Jomnuk, Waylan pointed

fellow human whom I decided to bring along. Don't be fooled, though. I didn't bring him here