Elder Socrate, the head of the Alchemy Hall, came out to greet the other Elders, and looked startled to see Karl sitting there with an Epic Grade spear in his hand.
"Tell me that he's not attacking Elders now? I swear we had an understanding about behaving before I went to bed."
Forsham laughed. "No, he just finished making that. He wasn't going to use it on anyone. It's a gift for his wife."
The Alchemy Hall Elder stared at the spear for a moment, then smiled. "That is a most wonderful gift for the wife. It hits every part of her combat specialties, even improving the effectiveness of her [Auto Parry]. You did well, Monster Man."
Karl sighed, and the Elders laughed.
"What? It suits you very well. Have you ever seen someone poke a wild animal until they snap and attack?"
Karl realized that they viewed him as a somewhat docile predator. One who would normally let you socialize with them, but which would attack at the slightest provocation.
