Perhaps he had noticed the suspicion in Gauss's eyes.
The dwarf Thorin realized that what he had said might have sounded a little off. He hurriedly waved his hands.
"Hey, hey! Dragon Person kid, what's with that look? I, Thorin Mountain Bronze, am a bona fide five-star adventurer. I do honest, legal work! I'd never do anything unscrupulous!"
He quickly explained.
The female Mage Nancy sighed.
"This isn't the place to talk. If you're interested, come find us later at the Silver Flower Tavern in the north of town. We're staying there for now."
"We'll be in Canopy Town for several more days. There's no rush for us to leave."
Thorin hurriedly nodded in agreement. "That's right, that's right!"
"Okay."
Gauss watched the three of them leave. The dwarf Thorin was still loudly saying something to Nancy.
He turned to Alya and Theron, and the three of them exchanged glances.
"Have you heard of the Iron Heart Clan?" Gauss asked.
When they had first reached the second floor, he had overheard some adventurers talking about the dwarf Thorin's background.
"I've heard a little." Alya nodded. She took a moment to gather her thoughts, then recalled what she knew. "The Iron Heart Clan is quite famous in the Dwarf Kingdom. For generations, they've lived in a mountain called Molten Iron Peak. That's why they're exceptionally skilled at forging with volcanic conditions and unusual materials. Their equipment is priceless."
"That was my first time meeting a dwarf from the Iron Heart Clan."
Gauss nodded.
Dwarf Thorin and his companions had made a good impression.
Of course, they could have been putting on an act in front of him, but if so, their performance had been almost unbelievably convincing.
"Their reputation is solid among both blacksmiths and adventurers," Theron added in his hoarse