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The Day the Hammer Falls Silent – Part 02

“Lavia, go meet up with Paula and just stand by. The Four Eastern Stars should be back soon, and I’m sure they can handle themselves.”

“You’re going?”

Hikaru nodded. “I’ll check on Dodorono and Dodonno and bring them back here safely.”

The Beastmen merchants and the Dwarves who had been attending to them were already in a frenzy, scrambling to leave.

What is happening? Civil unrest, an earthquake, the anvil’s destruction.

He didn’t know, but something was clearly wrong. He would have to see it for himself.

“Hey, Hikaru.”

Before he could leave, Lavia’s arms wrapped around him, holding him tight.

“You can go, but prioritize your safety above everything else. I know how incredible your stealth abilities are, but don’t overestimate yourself.”

“Got it.”

“And remember. I’ll be here, worrying about you. A lot. Like, a lot. Got it?”

“I’ll keep it in mind.”

Her words hit Hikaru