"Orion is smarter than you; he knew when to stop and didn't fall into the abyss of greed."
"Dain, this is a lesson!"
Strictly speaking, Dain was Lireesa's junior. Lireesa had known Dain's deceased father, and they had been friends.
This was why Lireesa could leverage her seniority to lecture Dain, the representative of the Dwarven race.
"Lady Lireesa, it's no use saying anything now. My friend was sacrificed, and I've lost many of my prized possessions."
Dain looked like he wanted to cry but had no tears left; before Grand Elder Lireesa, he was like a child.
"Go back. Our two races just need to quietly await the final outcome."
"We can only go with the flow."
Meanwhile, Grand Duke Richard had followed Orion all the way to the palace where Orion was lodging, showing no intention of leaving.
"Giant King Orion, it seems the Dragon Emperor holds you in high regard!"
