Ashen Castle.
The Dwarf King, who had failed to abstain from drinking for the one hundred and eighty-sixth time, had just woken from a slumber and was about to have a small drink when the bad news arrived.
Whether it was the Frank Empire or the Iberia Kingdom, both were stronger powers than the Dwarf Kingdom.
The reason he could sleep well was because the minor Human Kingdoms served as a buffer, preventing direct contact with these giants.
"Is the news true?"
The Dwarf King asked in terror.
Facing attention from the two most powerful Human nations would make even the Elf Race feel headachy, let alone the Dwarf Kingdom.
Worse, one of their good neighbors was already a kingdom.
Since breaking free from the control of the Clergy, the Kingdom of Rusenia had launched a massive anti-reform religious movement, achieving significant success in recent years.
With three major enemies surrounding them, it seemed like the Dwarves had no way to survive.