Chapter 54
Clang-clang-!
A blacksmith’s shop where the deafening sound of hammers pounding echoed constantly.
Sari entered the smithy.
“Good heavens! Village Chief! What brings you all the way here?”
Sari waved her hand, and a burly figure emerged from inside.
The burly man’s name was Juk-i.
He was a middle-aged Grey Elf who ran a small smithy on the outskirts of the village.
“Zukui, how have you been? No aches or pains?”
“Of course, of course! Thanks to you, Village Chief, I’m always doing well.”
“Juk-i, work is important, but you must take care of your health too. I heard you closed up shop for a few days recently. Not just me, but the elders are all quite worried.”
“Hahaha! Don’t worry! I’m still going strong!”
Juk-i flexed his bulging biceps and grinned.
Sari nodded with a gentle smile.
“Hehe. Stay healthy, Juk-i. Your sturdy armor is essential for the villagers.”
Sari gazed at Juk-i with noble grace.
Dojae watched her from afar and chuckled softly.
“Huh.”
Though she spoke and acted like a teenage girl in front of Dojae, the outsider, she presented the perfect image of a village chieftain before the villagers.
Dojae found Sari’s image management rather endearing.
‘Who knew a monster could feel cute. Just a few hours together and I’ve already gotten used to her.’
Zzzzt-!
Sari turned her head and glared at him with narrowed eyes.
Had she read Dojae’s thoughts?
She stuck out her tongue, then turned back to Juk-i with a gentle expression.
