Dwarf Valley had fallen, and in a way that no one had expected.
After several years of mining, the lion's share of the Secret Silver Vein had already been consumed by Dawn City; the remaining ore, though still valuable, was no longer sufficient to justify Lide reopening the mines for further excavation.
Without hesitation, he returned to Dawn City with Frey and several Sea Clan Gods who now showed him noticeably more respect.
Although he had only been away for half a month, the sight of Dwarf Valley reduced to ruins stirred something within him as he returned to the prosperity of Dawn City.
His gaze immediately steadied.
This city, which he had built from the ground up, must not be allowed to follow in Dwarf Valley's doomed footsteps, no matter the cost.
While he was lost in thought, a crisp crackling sound suddenly emanated from the sky, like glass being shattered.
All the people of Dawn City felt it and instinctively looked up.
