"You must be wondering why a dwarf like me is in this human town. I was actually banished from my clan since I caused a few problems when I was younger."
As Durik spoke, his hearty and rather grumpy tone seemed to change for a second, but he quickly returned to his usual self and continued.
"So I wandered from different areas and learned many things. Eventually, I arrived here in Gurbundy and found that your mines have some interesting minerals."
Durik then rummaged through a few things and then took out something. It was an unassuming chunk of ore, no larger than a clenched fist.
At first glance, it looked dull and lifeless, gray stone streaked faintly with thin veins of blue and copper-red.
He placed it on the worktable. The second he placed it down, it made the worktable shake a little. The ore made a low hum as it looked to be vibrating.
Seeing this reaction, Robert couldn't help but lean closer. "Is that what I think it is?"
