"Ah, young man! You've arrived much earlier than I expected."
The dwarf behind the counter smiled warmly as he looked at Amon.
He barely reached Amon's chest in height. His thick brown hair had been neatly braided, matching the long brown beard that covered much of his face. His muscular arms and broad shoulders immediately revealed years of hard work at the forge.
His sharp eyes then shifted toward the person standing beside Amon.
"Oh? Princess Selena, you've come as well?"
Selena smiled faintly.
"Of course. Didn't I tell you I'd be paying for the repair?"
The dwarf let out a hearty laugh.
"Haha! Of course I remember."
Amon stepped forward with a smile.
"Hello, Daren. How have you been?"
The dwarf craftsman nodded.
"I've been doing well."
He then looked toward the woman standing on Amon's other side.
"Oh..."
His eyes widened slightly in recognition.
"If I remember correctly, you're a professor from Arcadia Academy."
Adelia smiled politely.
