How To Live As A Writer In A Fantasy World -
Chapter 479: Unite (2)
Although dwarves may seem less prominent compared to other races, they are, in fact, a very peculiar race when examined closely.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThey are widely known for their excellent craftsmanship as blacksmiths, and are characterized by their extremely short stature.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzHowever, their small size allows them to easily move through tight spaces, making them well-suited for mining.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzDespite what one might assume about their strength due to their size, dwarves are actually incredibly strong.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThe misconception that they are weak stems from the fact that, unlike the aggressive beastkin or the constantly brawling humans, dwarves do not often seek out fights.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBut once you see a dwarf in battle rather than in a forge, all your assumptions will be shattered.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzTheir stubby build makes them hard to counter, and they possess excellent balance.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMoreover, unless you are a similarly small race like goblins, dwarves naturally tend to target their opponents’ lower bodies.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzJust as humans focus on an ogre’s legs in battle, dwarves apply the same tactics.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz They are a race that you underestimate at your own peril, yet thanks to their cheerful and optimistic nature, dwarves rarely come into serious conflict with other races. LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzHowever, even dwarves have one major flaw…
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[They are a race willing to forge weapons for demons—as long as they are paid.]
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[True artisans are said to have pride that money can’t buy, but dwarves are an exception.]
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[If you ever trade with dwarves, be careful. They won’t stab you in the back, but they might chop off your nose to sell it.]
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThat flaw is greed.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThe fact that dwarves are greedy is universally acknowledged—even the dwarves themselves admit it.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzOriginally, dwarves weren’t greedy.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAs a race of master artisans, they once took immense pride in their craftsmanship and focused solely on honing their skills.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBut everything changed when the “Race War” broke out.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzEven though humanity had learned magic from the demons, the gap in basic abilities between humans and elves was still vast.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThus, the human alliance paid dwarves enormous sums to supply them with weapons.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIf you’re lacking in physical abilities, your weapons need to be top-notch!
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzOtherwise, you won’t stand a chance against the elves!
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzWith that in mind, the human alliance equipped not only knights but even ordinary soldiers with dwarf-made weapons.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThey also purchased magical tools, clothing, accessories, and most importantly, iron—everything necessary to efficiently harness magic.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIt was similar to the U.S. “Lend-Lease Act” on Earth—except that here it was full purchase, not a lease.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIn any case, Machina (the dwarves’ country) amassed immense wealth and fame starting from the Race War.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThey generously showered their people with subsidies, which in turn boosted dwarf production even further.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[Dwarven weapons are reliable!]
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[Goods crafted by dwarves guarantee 100% quality!]
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[Still not buying? Seriously??]
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThat virtuous cycle has continued uninterrupted for the past 300 years.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzEven items that appear ordinary become exorbitantly priced if they’re dwarf-made.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzWhile dwarves might scam you in other ways, when it comes to craftsmanship, they are utterly sincere.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThey never cut corners in their work—it’s just that you can buy that sincerity with enough money.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzTheir honesty in commerce makes it hard to blame them.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzEven the mighty Minerva Empire is just another customer to Machina.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzWhile dwarven goods themselves are remarkable, their greatest asset is their metallurgy.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBeing a race of blacksmiths, their ability to manipulate metal is unrivaled.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMany scholars have assessed that dwarven metallurgy is at least several stages more advanced than that of other races.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzHumans struggle desperately but cannot catch up.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzDemons and elves rely more on their inherent magic and strength than on technology.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBeastkin, having only recently built their civilization, still lag behind technologically.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAnd above all, one thing stands out:
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMachina, the dwarven nation, has never once been engulfed in war since its founding.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzOf course, there were challenges during its establishment, but they were minor compared to other nations.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSince dwarves naturally enjoy crafting over fighting, conflict rarely finds a foothold there.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSome might worry they would become isolated, like the Galapagos, but how could they be isolated when neighboring human nations are eager to buy their goods?
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThanks to this bizarre history and unique racial traits, dwarves command an undeniable presence, even if it’s not always obvious.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzUp close, they seem like a race of highly skilled craftsmen; from afar, they are a race deeply involved in the grand events of history.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzObjectively speaking, they are certainly “artisans”—yet ironically, they are artisans whose pride can be bought with money.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzOne scholar harshly criticized the dwarves’ greed:
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[Each time we kill a dwarf, another dwarf will sell us weapons to do it with.]
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIt’s a scathing, brutally honest critique of dwarven greed, much like something a “Steel Marshal” would say.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAnd as time passed, the peculiarities of their race eventually led to major problems.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Why?! Why won’t you acknowledge the magic engine as my invention?!”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAins, the inventor of the magic engine, slammed his thick hand on the table and shouted.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAlthough he hadn’t drunk any alcohol, his face was flushed bright red, and his thick brown beard was trembling with rage.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzHis blazing eyes made it clear how furious he was.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“How dare you raise your voice before the King! Lower it at once!”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzsnapped another dwarf standing across from him, frowning sternly.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzUnlike Ains, whose clothing was singed here and there from working with magic, the bureaucratic dwarf was neat and polished, wearing a monocle.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzWhile most dwarves were naturally inclined to blacksmithing, that was before the Race War.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAfter they tasted the sweetness of wealth, more and more dwarves like this bureaucrat, who cared only for money, began to appear.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Of course I know who I’m speaking to! That’s exactly why I’m asking! You never gave a damn before, so why now?!”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“How dare you use such foul language before the King! How many times must I tell you to hold your tongue!”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Then tell me why, damn it! Why are you suddenly declaring the magic engine state property?!”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAs Ains and the official barked at each other, there was one dwarf who remained completely unfazed.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThis dwarf, however, was unusual in another way.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBesides his typical bushy beard, his entire body was adorned with extravagant jewelry.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzNot only were his fingers stacked with flashy rings, but even the decorations tying his beard were made of gold.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAnd his crown… oh, his crown.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzNormally, crowns are made of solid gold.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBut this dwarf’s crown went beyond that:
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThe entire crown was a single enormous diamond.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzYou might think that’s absurd, but it truly was made of diamond.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzTo top it off, the embedded jewels were so lavish that if Isaac (the scholar) had seen them, he would have said:
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“It looks like that purple space gangster’s glove was turned into a crown—only it’s pure diamond instead of gold.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“What else could it be? You just invented it — you’re not the founder.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBourge V, the King of Machina and a dwarf consumed by greed itself, replied as if the question was silly.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzHe was a dwarf king who, after the racial wars, had learned the taste of money and now sought to steal Ains’ invention.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzHearing Bourge V’s words, Ains stopped arguing with his vassals and glared at the king.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzEven in front of royalty, his face showed no fear whatsoever.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“So you’re saying you won’t acknowledge it just because Zenon was the original creator? Even though Zenon himself said I could do whatever I wanted with it?!”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Then that means we can do whatever we want too. Without Zenon’s idea, you wouldn’t have been able to invent the mana engine either.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIt was the worst kind of sophistry.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAins barely managed to stop himself from clutching the back of his neck in frustration.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIf Isaac had been there to hear it, he too would have been utterly dumbfounded.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThe mana engine — or rather, the steam engine it was based on — was a technology that would have naturally been invented in time anyway.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThe pump that served as the foundation for the steam engine had already been invented long ago.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIsaac had merely shared knowledge from a not-so-distant future.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThe problem was, the invention had gone beyond a mere innovation — it was something that turned the entire world upside down.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzNot to mention, the most famous “public figure” had already shown steam locomotives in a book.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAlso, Bourge V had turned the entire dwarf nation into arms dealers during the racial wars and profited massively.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThere were other reasons too, but in the end, it came down to sheer “greed.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzHe wanted Ains’ mana engine so badly he was now trying to nullify Ains’ ownership of it.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Don’t talk nonsense! You saw Zenon’s biography yourself! The inventor of the steam locomotive there — that’s me!”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIf Isaac had heard that, he would’ve laughed and said, That was just a coincidence.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Oh, that? You said yourself before — your disciple would’ve eventually invented the steam locomotive, carrying on your legacy. And now you’re changing your story?”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzStill, not just Ains but everyone else had firmly believed otherwise.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIf they had seen Isaac now, they would have heard a helpless chuckle.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“That future no longer exists! I just want rightful ownership, that’s all!”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“You see only part of the picture. You have no idea how much potential the mana engine holds.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAs appeals and sophistry flew back and forth, Bourge V shook his head in pity and berated Ains.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“The mana engine — it’s power enough to move even massive hunks of iron. It’s not just for locomotives; it can be applied to all sorts of fields. Machines, for example.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“What?”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“We can replace the machines that require magic to operate with mana engines.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSince Machina is a dwarven nation, mechanical engineering was already quite advanced — it just hadn’t been systematically theorized yet.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzWith their natural dexterity and instinctive craftsmanship, dwarves often managed to create impressive inventions.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMany modern inventions like refrigerators and air conditioners had come from dwarf hands — although a closer inspection would often reveal an elf’s magical touch behind them.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzTake air conditioners, for example: in the sweltering heat, elves would cast cold spells to cool themselves.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzDwarves, seeing this, thought, What if we put that into a machine? and obtained magical formulas from the elves to integrate into mechanical devices.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThus, mechanical engineering advanced, but physics — the underlying theory — became reliant on elves.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“If you have a power source, you can replace anything. That alone can generate incredible wealth. Magic? Only those pointy-eared and horned freaks can use it well. For dwarves and other races, mana engines are a necessary power.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“…”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Besides, the things those horned freaks make aren’t to be taken lightly either. They can manufacture things even faster thanks to magic. If we let them, we’ll lose the markets we’ve monopolized.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBourge V’s greedy nature was matched only by his sharp insight.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIn fact, Helium’s goods — produced by the demon nation — were every bit as good as the dwarves’.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzWhereas dwarves had superior hardware, demons had powerful magic-powered “software.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIf Helium had stayed isolated, the global market would have been dominated by Machina — but now, with Helium’s rise, they could no longer stand by.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAnd just in time, Ains had invented the mana engine.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBourge V planned to use this opportunity to turn the entire country into one giant “factory.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThat’s why he wanted to steal ownership: to mass-produce mana engines and distribute them widely.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Think of it as sacrificing for the nation. In return, your name will be etched into a page of history. Of course, you’ll also amass a fortune beyond your wildest dreams.”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“You… you bastard…”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAins was so stunned he could hardly speak.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBourge V, meanwhile, smiled broadly, baring his teeth — which, befitting his greed, were covered in gleaming gold.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSeeing that, Ains felt the last thread of his sanity snap.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Do you even know how many dwarves are collapsing from overwork right now!? Just how many more of our kin are you planning to grind into dust!?”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzAs Ains cried out, the distorted nature of Machina became clear.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMachina had evolved into the closest thing to “capitalism” after experiencing the lure of money 300 years ago.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzOver time, wealth grew to surpass even political power.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBourge V had managed to retain his monarchy because the nation had become the arms dealer supporting the Human Union.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzNaturally, the royal family reaped the greatest profits, and in a world where money ruled, the monarchy was now a mere figurehead.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBut there were major side effects: namely, the emergence of a “worker” class.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzThe term “worker” originally came into common use after the Industrial Revolution, but dwarves, due to their traits, had created their own twisted version.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Just the dwarves collapsing from endless weapon-making would fill a whole cart!”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzIndividual dwarves were no longer seen as craftsmen but as “factories” themselves.
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“And now you want to suck even more blood from them? What the hell are you thinking!?”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz“Then can you handle the exploding demand? Do you have any idea how many regions are desperately struggling because they lack enough of our weapons?”
LongStringOfTextToSimulateLargeRandomDataSet123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzBecause of the ever-present threat of monsters, it was virtually impossible to halt the factory system.
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