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."

who was excited about sharing his findings, was left deflated

him, Smallsnake didn't care in

logistics center, we found out that there are two different types

"Blacksmith and Engineer."

calmly said with my

Smallsnake said, there were two professions that

for creating the artifacts, whilst the engineers were in charge

chip, due to how swamped we are at the moment, we

talking, Smallsnake patted

it looked like he took pleasure

could've just

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

times, my eyes

did you say his name

name sounded

"Jomnuk Dramegrip?"

"…hah?"

raised all

I was thinking, Smallsnake nodded his

Bemus, our supervisor, he's the best dwarf

world is

that it finally hit

to protect turned out to be the person that could help me solve the

Talk about coincidences.

"Tell me more."

"Sure."

to tell me everything he knew regarding Jomnuk. As he spoke, I made sure to not

knew about

*

to Smallsnake recount to me all the information he knew about Jomnuk.

by everyone who wanted to remain on the frontline. The reasoning behind this was because they felt like they could improve the

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

was pressed for time, I just

"Is this the place?"

in front of a large metallic door that was deeply

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

would only work for

tunnels rearranged themselves every day, and so

"Should be the place."

double-checked with the map displayed

in the right place, so I

my hand

Do Dong—!

"Who be it?"

on the door, a cold voice rang out

the guards assigned to the

a small device from my dimensional space, I placed it against

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

Clank—!

what was revealed behind it was a massive room. The decoration of the place was quite simple. Hanging

paintings hung by the side of the hall, and a soft red carpet rested on

this place was where Jomnuk had to live for an extended period of time,

"This way."

a dwarven guard that led

Clank—!

greeted me was another large room. However, this time the room was not empty as a few individuals could be seen seated on a large red sofa in the

entered the room, all eyes

was a lot of diversity in the room as not only were there dwarves present but there were multiple orcs and elves here

you're finally

Waylan, who was also seated on the

let me

already dragged me towards where

my place, I decided to remain

was far stronger

seem to mind this as he sat down and clasped his hands together. Then,

seen home from the pictures, this here is Jomnuk, the individual that you are supposed to

attention back to

though. I didn't bring him