Dwarf in Black Iron Fortress (2)

Ji Chen smiled and shook his head. "I knew you would say that, Alice."

Alice stifled a laugh.

Old Duke comforted little Gavin and looked at this human, whose strength was unfathomable even to him. Taking a deep breath, he bowed.

"Milord, my name is Duke. This is my adopted son, little Gavin. I would like to request something from you."

Ji Chen turned around casually. "What is it that an epic-tier being cannot accomplish?"

Duke fell silent for a moment and then sighed. "It seems I cannot hide anything from your discerning eyes, Milord. My action is merely to ensure a peaceful life for little Gavin here. It's a matter of necessity."

Ji Chen nodded thoughtfully. A dwarf living with a young dwarf in a place mostly inhabited by humans and elves, wanting to live peacefully and hiding strength, was indeed a strategy.