The Power from the Underworld

A crowd of dwarves stared blankly at Maud.

It was too fast.

So fast that before they could see anything, the members of the Beasts Pirates who had beaten them into disarray not long ago were already lying in pools of blood.

"He took down those vicious humans in an instant..."

"What terrifying power!!!"

"Who exactly is this human...!!!"

Not long ago, even if they had gathered the strength of their entire race, they had been unable to resist the attacks of these Beasts Pirates members.

Their king had even become a prisoner, forced to endure such cruel torture.

Yet this human who had suddenly appeared had defeated these troublesome enemies in an instant.

Having witnessed Maud's astonishing strength with their own eyes, the dwarves were all deeply shaken.

Maud's gaze swept over the young dwarves trembling inside the beast cage. A gentle smile appeared on his handsome face, making him look like warm morning sunlight.

"It's all right now."

It was only a short sentence, but it was filled with a power that could steady people's hearts.

The dwarf children stared fixedly at Maud with their wide eyes.

That gentle smile was slowly melting away the fear and panic in their hearts.

They sensed Maud's goodwill.

Some of the boys looked at Maud with undisguised admiration.

To them, Maud's arrival was like that of a hero from a story, descending from the heavens to save them when they were in danger.

Unlike the children's pure impressions, the other young dwarves and the older members of the race merely sensed something from Maud—

It was akin to the protection a strong person gave to the weak.

And such protection was never a one-sided act of charity.

Regardless, Maud's sudden appearance was their only hope at that moment.

After briefly calming