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Lina left with a longing for the delicious food, reluctant to part.
She spent two nights and a day at the Algin Family's residence, welcomed by Duke Robbie—after all, His Excellency Alex was his friend, and Lina was considered a close sister to Tanya.
It was very rare for a mortal to befriend Dragonkind.
For the Algin Family to gain the friendship of three Dragonkind, even his granddaughter being able to unite with a Dragonkind, was something that pleased Duke Robbie more than acquiring Elf bloodlines in his family.
After bidding farewell to Duke Robbie, Durin noticed a new Messenger whispering with Pool as he was leaving the duke's mansion.
After thinking it over, Durin left without betraying any emotion.
"You actually managed to control your curiosity."
"At least my brother won't harm me."
Facing Big Orange's skepticism, Durin's reply was simple yet forceful.