When they arrived at the Larimar Market on planet Gloom, Nebai's eyes briefly locked onto Zaimo, just for a split second. Alm and Bruno noticed something subtle in that exchange. Then, she turned to the whale and bowed.
"Sir, all the dwarves have been called back to our homes. Those scattered across the universe, working for the God of Merchants, have left temporary replacements. Everyone is ready to follow your orders."
She spoke seriously, and the whale nodded slightly. Dwarves loved parties, drinks, and spending time crafting things unrelated to cultivation. But in important moments, they were extremely serious and loyal.
So much so that, even in the previous universe, while everyone was hunting the nefarious villain at the hero's command, the dwarves remained focused on their lives, avoiding involvement. At that time, that villainous figure took advantage of their passivity, and the dwarves were the first race to be completely refined by him.
