Forging Trust

After his declaration, he spoke a little longer with Durgrim and Gork before Lilia knocked on the door.

"Hello! I'm here to deliver lunch!"

She stepped inside with a basket filled with sandwiches and an eager voice contrasting with the heavy atmosphere.

The delicious odor of salted meat and bread freshly taken out of the oven permeated Luna's living room, causing their mouths to water and stomachs to grumble in desire.

Grateful smiles blossomed on their lips as they shared a hearty lunch, during which Durgrim learned of the territory's chaos forge and Muramasa's legendary skills.

Heart drumming in his chest in intrigue and anxiousness, the dwarf requested to meet him as a fellow artisan.

Yet, Adam noticed how his eyes' wrinkles twitched and his trembling fingers despite his efforts to hide them. Still, his eyes slipped aside, and he raised his thumb.