Hamiel's fury was a storm unleashed, born of wounded pride and indignation.
Until now, the dwarf had refrained from intervening, respecting the boundary between Mia's authority as a teacher and her duty to handle her own students.
Ashok's arrogance, while irksome, was still Mia's responsibility to temper as she saw fit.
But everything changed the moment Ashok ridiculed the quality of the weapons displayed in the Weapon Hall—a line had been crossed, and Hamiel could no longer remain a silent observer.
The weapons on display were not mere tools to Hamiel.
Forged by the Senior Years of the Blacksmith Division under his tutelage, they were symbols of skill, dedication, and tradition.
As the Head of the Blacksmith Division and the guiding force behind the craftsmanship of every student who pursued the Blacksmithing course, Hamiel carried the weight of their efforts and progress on his broad shoulders.
