Ivan and the Dwarf Bazel seemed ready to come to blows the moment they met...
Alvin didn't know whether to marvel at Ivan's short temper or Bazel's complete lack of people skills.
This mercenary Dwarf seemed to have offended just about every big name in the tech world. First Stark, and now Ivan...
Perhaps sensing Alvin's slightly chilly attitude, Bazel shot Ivan a scornful look, then hurried over to Alvin with a flattering smile. "Boss, your War God 4 has been repaired. Would you like me to give you a demonstration?...
"By Earth standards, it should be the highest-grade weapon of war!"
Alvin glanced sideways at the arrogant Bazel and scoffed. "I told you ages ago that I reserved a spot for War God 4 in a Museum...
"Honestly, a welder could've handled the job..."
As he spoke, Alvin put a hand on Bazel's shoulder. The Dwarf's expression was odd, but Alvin smiled and said, "Of course, you're definitely a step above a welder. You can work a forge, too..."
Bazel didn't dare get mouthy with Alvin. Whether in reality or in the stories told about him, this boss wasn't known for playing by the rules...
Bazel had no idea why Alvin was angry. He was unusually shrewd for a Dwarf, but he also had the Dwarves' rotten temper.
His poor relationships with Stark and Ivan had mostly come down to the mutual disdain common among researchers.
Tugging helplessly at his beard, Bazel sighed in frustration. "I'm a Dwarf smith. I'm the best!"
Seeing Bazel's frustrated expression, Alvin smiled with satisfaction. "Of course. That's why I entrusted War God 4 to you...
"I was only joking. I may have forgotten to tell you..."
Alvin pointed to Ivan beside him and smiled. "Ivan Vanko, CEO of Steel Digital, my company...
"King