He passed the sigil across the desk to Grey.
"I am not just an Elder in the Veridian Academy, child. I am also an Elder of the Grimhold Council, the lands of the Dwarves," Ignis explained, his chest swelling slightly with pride.
"If you wish to truly learn, there is no place better. You will find facilities and masters there that no human city can offer."
Ignis's eyes softened slightly.
"Take this. This is my personal sigil. With this, you will be treated as a disciple of mine in Grimhold. You can learn the true secrets of the forge without hindrance."
Grey's eyes opened wide in shock as he took the heavy sigil. This was not just a reward; this was a golden ticket.
He already possessed the map to Grimhold, and with Ignis's personal sigil, his journey inside the fiercely guarded Dwarven territory would be smooth sailing. It eliminated untold amounts of difficulty and danger.
