The Duke knew why this powerful weapon was so formidable. As a Holy Grail Knight, he personally feared it not, as he could cleave the flying cast-iron shell in half with a single sword, and even if hit, he would barely be injured. However, his army was a different matter, so Francois attempted to steer the conversation: "I heard the Long-bearded Ones encountered many difficulties, and that Laine helped you."
"Even without Lord Laine, we could have persevered. The mountain people never fear trouble," Dugen the Ironman immediately retorted, his Dwarf Engineer face full of pride: "Dwarves never ask for help, I mean it."
Dugen's high-handedness quickly drew the discontent of many knights, as the masters of Brittania had never been subjected to such arrogance. A young Ranger Knight promptly pulled out a white glove, wanting to duel the Dwarf.
