Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Byron's Request

The person speaking was somewhat familiar to Charles, but he couldn't quite place who it was. 

Before he could ask, the other man noticed the confusion on Charles's face, clearly realizing that Charles didn't remember him. He took a deep breath and said, "Charles, I am Byron, a senior blacksmith." 

Byron paused for a moment, his expression slightly grim, and continued, "I was once the apprentice of the vice president of the Forging Masters Guild, Jay's brother-in-law." 

Jay's brother-in-law? 

Hearing this, Charles felt a flicker of recognition. He recalled that Byron was present during his blacksmith certification assessment. 

"Oh, it's you. What do you need from me?" Charles asked. 

Byron glanced around at the bustling passersby and said, "This isn't a good place to talk. Let's go to the nearby café. I have something important to discuss with you."