After the meeting, only a few individuals remained in the hall.

Ulbram.
Torbar.
Urgdar.
And myself.

It seemed my performance during the assembly left a favorable impression, as Ulbram extended his hand for a handshake.

"Pleasure to meet you. I’m Ulbram Khan."

"Allow me to reintroduce myself. I’m Karami."

I clasped his hand. This old man’s grip was no joke.

His hands, rough and solid like any blacksmith’s, were extraordinarily thick—at least twice the size of mine.

"You surprised me earlier. It’s no small feat to voice your stance among dwarves. Honestly, when you acted like you …