The argument grew more and more heated.
Just then, the hall doors swung open.
The noisy hall fell silent in an instant.
A dwarf guard entered and bowed slightly to everyone inside. "Chief, Elders."
"There are four adventurers outside. They've come to help us defend the Obsidian Mine."
The Dwarf Clan Chief looked toward Ji Xinghe and the others at the entrance. A faint smile tugged at her lips, and she nodded. "Let them in."
Ji Xinghe and the others were led into the hall. Several pairs of eyes immediately turned toward them.
The Dwarf Clan Chief spoke first. "Adventurers, thank you for being willing to help my Dwarf Clan."
Ji Xinghe nodded slightly. "Chief, there's no need to thank us."
"Time is of the essence. Please take us to the mining area as soon as possible. We're all willing to lend a hand."
The Chief nodded. "Very well..."
Just then, another voice from the left interrupted them. "Chief, there are only four adventurers. How much can they really help? It would be safer to retreat to the cellar."
The Dwarf Clan Chief shot to her feet and pointed at the Elder's nose, cursing, "Safer? Was I not clear enough just now?"
"Retreating means waiting to die! If you're so afraid of dying, get out yourself and stop getting in my way."
"I won't back down. Anyone who's afraid can leave now."
"Chief..." Seeing how resolute the Chief was, the others sighed quietly and took their places beside her.
So be it. At worst, they'd give their lives.
The Dwarf Clan Chief called for a guard. "Take the adventurers to the storeroom to collect a set of equipment, then escort them to the mine."
"Yes, Chief."
"Adventurers, please follow me."
The Dwarf Clan's storeroom was even taller than an ordinary