The dwarf showed a disapproving expression after being interrupted. He admonished Final Fend before turning back towards his subordinate.
Balm couldn’t help but snicker, looking at Final Fend. But even worse for the young man was his sister’s expression of genuine confusion.
Silver Blade couldn’t understand what Final Fend was doing. Although he liked seeking attention, he was usually not a rude person.
Final Fend felt embarrassed, sneaking to the back of the group, and shutting his mouth.
Luckily the others didn’t think much about it. They waited a brief minute until the older man left the office, freeing up the master shipbuilder.
Silver Blade approached with a polite smile glancing at the name floating above the dwarf’s head.
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“Nice to meet you, Master Eronson. I’m sorry for taking your time, but me and my friends need you help. You see, the ship we wanted to board has been attacked by sea monsters.
Now it has to be repaired and the captain asked us to look for a stronger magic circle.”
Master Eronson listened to Silver Blade quietly. Eventually he sighed and looked out of the window quietly, his eyes filled with intelligence apparently able to cross the entire bay.
“The ship you are talking about, it is Huber’s, right?”
“Yes.”, answered Silver Blade surprised.
“I told him before that stronger sea monsters have shown up. But he didn’t want to listen. Such a stubborn stone!
Hah, whatever. Now he learned the hard way.
But I can’t help you.”
Silver Blade was taken aback. She was certain that they finally found the right person. Why would the master now deny them help?
“Don’t be so shocked. We are simply too busy. I can’t send you one of my men.”
“But Huber has skilled men as well…”
“Huber? Skilled?”
The master shipbuilder scoffed dismissively.
Thinking about joining a captain who was obviously not held in high regard by his peers, Silver Blade had a sinking feeling in her stomach. Maybe they could find another ship…?