"Master Aiel, the Gray Dwarf Armor Forger seems to have heard about what just happened and is clamoring to see you," said the kobold Withered Beard, bowing.
"I understand! I’ll be there shortly."
Aiel rubbed his temples, feeling a terrible headache.
This underground space, apart from transporting raw ore, also contains a considerable portion of ores of slightly lesser value, such as iron ore, which, after smelting, will be directly sent to the Gray Dwarves’ blacksmiths to be made into weapons or armor.
This is also one of the key contents of the cooperation between the Talin Association and the Dark Furnace Clan.
Gray Dwarves share the same lineage with Dwarves, and the Gray Dwarves of the Dark Furnace Clan are all skilled at forging equipment.
Thorne’s sudden death will inevitably unsettle the Gray Dwarf blacksmiths.
After pondering for a moment, Aiel took out a fist-sized, glowing prismatic crystal from his pocket and quickly chanted a spell.
In the next instant, the prismatic crystal glowed faintly, and an invisible wave quickly transmitted into the void.
Soon, a deep and magnetic voice sounded through the prismatic crystal:
"Aiel, what’s the matter?"
"Master Siegfried, um... something has happened on my end, and I need to report to you immediately... Gray Dwarf Commander Sos..."
Even though the other party was merely a voice, Aiel bowed slightly at this moment, reporting with utmost respect.
"Aiel, I am so disappointed in you."
"The Inner Ring just commended our recent operation, and now this happens on your end."
"Sorry, Master Siegfried, this time it’s my fault..."
"Aiel, since this incident happened on your end, you will handle it."
The Dark Furnace Clan is an important partner of the organization, and their commander is dead. As allies, we must give them an explanation."
"Find that killer and hand them over to the Dark Furnace Clan, understood?"
"Yes, Master Siegfried!"
"A reward of White Dragon’s Blood is already on its way. I hope you won’t let me and the organization down."
"Thank you, Master!"
Upon hearing White Dragon’s Blood, Aiel trembled with excitement.
He originally thought he had no hope this time, but unexpectedly, his superior Master Siegfried managed to secure it for him.
’With White Dragon’s Blood, whether or not the opponent is The Chosen of God, they can’t be my match!’
...
Meanwhile.
Raine and the other two had already boarded the carriage and were speeding towards Mill Town.
Raine was closely examining the ’Gray Dwarf Commander Bloodline.’
First is the bloodline talent, which is consistent with the ordinary Gray Dwarves, with three items in total.
However, aside from ’Dark Vision’ having no change, ’Firm Will’ has been enhanced to Level 2.
Firm Will Level 2, Effect: Your will is quite steadfast, increasing resistance to physical pain, dizziness, or allure and illusion-type spells by thirty percent.
"Not bad!"
Raine showed a happy expression upon seeing this item.
Although he already has decent defensive means against melee attacks or evocation (various elemental energy) magic attacks, he currently lacks effective countermeasures against allure and illusion-type spells.
The only thing he can rely on is this Firm Will.
Now that he has acquired Level 2 of Firm Will, it’s naturally a good thing.
And what directly boosts combat power is not ’Firm Will Level 2,’ but Hammer Mastery Level 3.
Hammer Mastery Level 3, Effect: When using any hammer-type weapon, damage is increased by thirty percent; when learning any hammer Combat Skills, the learning speed is increased by sixty percent.
Undoubtedly, Hammer Mastery Level 3 has an immediate effect on Raine’s combat power, given his current use of the warhammer.
’Huh? Right, the Gray Dwarf Commander’s two-handed heavy hammer is both a hammer-type weapon and a heavy weapon.’
’And I have Hammer Mastery Level 3 and Heavy Weapon Mastery Level 1.’
’Now the question is, do they stack?’