Chapter 504 - 433 That’s Steam! (Two-in-One)_2
Even though Dwarfs were extremely resentful, most of the time it was towards outsiders, but in this Dwarf child’s mind, there seemed to be a Book of Hatred, chronicling various resentments since birth.
Finally, Vidor’s hundredfold retaliation caused his peers to develop a huge disdain towards him. What hatred brought back was only more hatred.
His peers understood Vidor far better than those wise Elders or Clan Leaders. They were deeply skeptical about Vidor’s sudden talent, and as Vidor became increasingly assertive, the young boy revealed more and more flaws.
For example, although Vidor could create exquisite mechanical structures, there were times when he seemed completely clueless about how they operated, and so on—too numerous to count.
His peers secretly conspired to uncover Vidor’s secrets.
And they found a great starting point—Vidor’s gambling-addicted father.
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Inside Veldor’s house.
Because the Wood Stone Clan Dwarfs lived in the woods, unlike other artisan-involved Clans who lived in stone houses, they resided in wooden longhouses similar to humans.
Due to the living conditions of the Wood Stone Clan, although they bore the appearance of Dwarfs and revered forging, mechanics, and architecture, their customs were actually closer to humans or Three-eyed Ape People.
As dusk slowly fell, Veldor hid away in his room. Since his mother left, he had become withdrawn, accustomed to being alone.