Contrary to how guarded the dwarves were about the mines, there wasn't much to see. The mines were well lit, there were wooden pillars that supported the ceiling, and once in a while a dwarf would pass by with a few rocks in hand. It was simply a mineshaft with many twists and turns.
"...Is this where you guys get your materials?" [Solace]
"Er... Technically... yes?" [Oled]
"Why was that a question?" [Solace]
Oled scratched his head.
"Well... The mine has almost run dry. Now we kind of just pick out scraps that we used to think were small enough to gloss over." [Oled]
"...I see." [Solace]
There was clue number two. I was starting to piece together why dwin was willing to part with his mines.
"Is there anything else about this mine? Or that's it?" [Solace]
Oled shook his head.
"Not that I can recall... Oh! Actually, I don't think it's that special, but soone ca here to inspect this place a few days ago." [Oled]
"Were they sent by dwin?" [Solace]
"...Ya know dwin?" [Oled]
Oled gave a strange look.
"Not on a personal level, no." [Solace]
Oled continued to stare at .
"Hm. Well, not my problem." [Oled]
He shook it off like nothing and continued walking.
"Anyway, that person's here again today." [Oled]
"Oh? Can I get his na?" [Solace]
"It's Vanport." [Oled]
That was an uh-oh mont. I really didn't want to et Vanport, so I decided to move to the next mine.
"Uh... Well then, I have to go." [Solace]
Just as I turned to leave, I heard Vanport's voice.
"Ah, Oled. There you are." [Vanport]
I turned to see Vanport coming out from one of the corridors that connected to where we were.
"Hm? Who's this? A human?" [Vanport]
("Crap.") [Solace]
Without thinking much, I turned to him and introduced myself.
"Hi, my na is Alt. I've co here in order to widen my horizons as per my master's orders." [Solace]
"You have a master?" [Vanport]
After hearing that, I could see his hand wandering to his sword.
"Indeed. My martial arts master. He told I needed more experience in the world." [Solace]
Vanport looked up and down, then put his hand away from his sword.
"I see." [Vanport]
He suddenly wore a lancholic smile which made feel kind of uncomfortable.
"I rember the day I was sent on a journey too. I hope you experience many things during your travels." [Vanport]
"S-Sure..." [Solace]
It was strange to see him so friendly. Either way, it was good for .
"Oh, before I forget. Oled, I'd like you to relay to the elders that those prisoners have been seen near this area." [Vanport]
"Understood. Will you also remain here for so ti, or will you move to sowhere else?" [Oled]
"I have other duties to attend to." [Vanport]
With that, he left.
("Thank god...") [Solace]
I breathed a sigh of relief.
"So... Your na is Alt?" [Oled]
"Yeah?" [Solace]
Oled's question was a bit out of place, which put on guard.
"You never told ..." [Oled]
"...Is that so?" [Solace]
I guess it was just my imagination. Maybe he was feeling a bit lonely.
"In any case, I have sowhere to go." [Solace]
"Where to?" [Oled]
"Can't say." [Solace]
"Why not?" [Oled]
"Because you're not coming with ." [Solace]
Oled looked hurt by what I said.
"O-Oh... I see..." [Oled]
He gave a sad look.
("Damn it...") [Solace]
"Look, you have this town. I have my own place. I'm sorry I couldn't help you with the living weapon subject, but I really have to go." [Solace]
Oled nodded with a sullen face.
"I'll at least see you out." [Oled]
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