Dwarves might have been short, but no one in their right mind underestimated them.They were famous for their incredible strength. A dwarf could swing a hammer weighing twenty to fifty kilos with one hand as though it weighed nothing. With those same hands, they shaped metal into weapons and machines that many races considered almost magical.Craftsmanship was in their blood.Most dwarves grew up to become blacksmiths, engineers, or inventors, and the man standing before them was one of the finest among them.The thin nobleman had no doubt that if he pushed his luck any further, the dwarf could crush his skull with his bare hands.That was a risk he had no intention of taking.As the conversations continued, the guests began discussing Victoria’s return, her place in the royal family, and what this meant for Ophelia’s future.No one noticed that Ophelia had quietly stepped away from the crowd.She stood at the back of the hall for a brief moment, listening to every word before silentl
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