"So, all seven sacred artifacts have now appeared."
"No. The ax from the Sixth Prophecy still hasn't been found." Ahan shook his head.
"You went to the prophetic site with the Camelot Queen. Since it wasn't there, someone must have already taken it."
Bai Xiaowen stroked his chin. "I suggest issuing an announcement across the continent explaining the importance of that ax. If necessary, I can also seek help from the Prophecy Tablet to locate it."
Ahan relaxed. Having a reliable diviner on their side was truly convenient.
"We've more or less finished discussing official matters. Mr. Ponga, let's talk about something personal." Bai Xiaowen looked at the iron can.
Ponga Graybeard was quite forthright for a Dwarf. He had guessed what Bai Xiaowen wanted to discuss and did not beat around the bush. "You mean the Elder Rune Armor, Prophet? I've already reported the matter to the tribe's chieftain. Unfortunately, when Chieftain Morato submitted it to the Three-Tribe Council for discussion, it failed to pass..."
Morato Graybeard was the chieftain of the Graybeard Tribe and one of the Dwarves' three great leaders.
At this point, Ponga Graybeard hesitated, then explained, "Prophet, we're very sorry... But the Elder Rune Armor is an extremely important research material to the Dwarf Kingdom. Dwarven craftsmen throughout the generations have drawn much inspiration from it and forged many powerful and precious pieces of equipment. Forging is the life of the Dwarves..."
After a pause, Ponga Graybeard continued, "Prophet, to express our apologies, the Dwarf Kingdom can give you a finely crafted piece of equipment. You may choose any component you wish."
Bai Xiaowen already understood what Ponga Graybeard meant.
Although the allied forces were currently helping defend the Dwarves, and Bai Xiaowen was an important figure within the allied forces, the Elder Rune Armor