“Not satisfied? We can go again! Let’s raise the stakes and see whose skills with the tweezers are greater, yours or my little knife’s!” Aeliana declared, brandishing her small knife toward Derrick.
Derrick squinted, fixating on the blade held by Aeliana. After a prolonged moment of contemplation, he finally inquired, “What is your connection to Ulfred?”
I was well aware that Aeliana’s knives had all been specially crafted for her by Ulfred. Previously, in Harbei City, members of a thieving guild had recognized these knives as Ulfred's signature style. I was surprised to discover that Derrick was also familiar with Ulfred.
Aeliana chose to remain silent, her wide eyes curiously studying Derrick. After a brief sigh and a slight shake of his head, Derrick stated, “Very well, losing to Ulfred is not a disgrace.”