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Unrest in the Land of the Dwarves – Part 02

“So, this ‘next move’ you’re planning—does it involve breaking one of the nations away from the United Nations of Forestia?”

“Hmm, something like that.”

“I assume it’s too soon to launch a military campaign.”

“Is that so…”

The elder’s tone betrayed his disappointment.

Living for over 200 years and still so impatient, Kagurai thought. Or perhaps his impatience comes from living this long.

Even as a Man Gnome, the Seventh Elder had only a few decades left at most. Perhaps fifty years if fortune smiled upon him, but possibly as few as ten. It was no wonder he wanted to act quickly.

“Military action would only invite suspicion from other nations. Instead, there’s another move to make, and I’ve already set it in motion.”

“Oh? And what might that be?”

The elder’s fingers tapped steadily on his knee, intrigued.

“Ironforge.”

Kagurai mentioned the Dwarves’ realm.

The elder’s breath caught,