A Foolish And Reckless Plan?

Thorin couldn't help but furrow his eyebrows upon hearing Asher's words, which piqued his interest. 

He knew that Asher was a genius with unimaginable potential, but as of now, he didn't have the power to even mitigate the impact of this war, let alone single-handedly turn the tide of this war. 

Nonetheless, Thorin felt that Asher wasn't the type to waste his time unnecessarily, so he asked, "What might that question be?"

"What is the Kraken's weakness?" Asher inquired, his voice steady and purposeful.

Thorin's brows subtly rose, not expecting this question as he responded in an aloof tone, "And what makes you think the Kraken has a weakness?"

Asher's lips curled into a sly smile, "Does it really matter?"

Thorin knew that Asher's reluctance to answer his question was likely because he didn't want to divulge how he had come to suspect a weakness.