Kaelonde had suffered a disastrous defeat in front of Golan Royal City, yet this news had not spread back to his homeland.
On one hand, the nature of the news was delayed; on the other, Kafu the Sixth intentionally concealed it.
Dwarfs of Kaelonde, regardless of wealth, status, or gender, were still immersed in the joy of victory. They watched as human slaves were transported into their territory, looked on as trophies paraded through the streets, and saw some dwarfs returning home in glory. Nobody could discern any sign of defeat from these spectacles.
After obtaining the "Mechanical Book," the rise of the dwarfs was almost inevitable.
The dwarfs, taking each victory for granted, gradually became numb to success; minor victories could no longer excite them—it had to be a major triumph to prompt a celebration.
Thousands of dwarfs were immersed in a classless euphoria; for them, taking over Golan Kingdom and turning it into a vassal or servile state was a foregone conclusion.
