Palash shook his head as he looked through the blacksmith's window at Dim's cowering figure. In better days, the two friends would have traded barbs back and forth, but today, with the unforeseen arrival of the Moen family in Grull Town, Dim's fear was understandable. Given the Moen family's role within the Empire, there was a reason for him to be intimidated.,Palash himself, after the initial shock, quickly returned to normal. As an old bachelor nearing retirement age, he wasn't within the conscription range, so he had nothing to worry about. In fact, he even had the time and inclination to observe the movements of the Monn family.,Mana set down the bamboo basket in her hands and bowed to the young knight, Lionel. "Good afternoon, Lord Lionel," she said.。