As more and more players started gathering at the dwarf settlement, the excavation of the elite dungeon entrance proceeded at an increasingly rapid pace.

The skilled hands of the dwarven miners, aiming to reveal the ancient dwarven heritage as intact as possible, were opening the way to the next elite dungeon, *Verbeia Ancient Temple*. Just like with the *Demon King's Outpost* and *Aspiro Fortress*, it was a form of content pacing.

Now that the dwarves had welcomed adventurers from the stars into their settlement and were actively stepping onto the world stage, the weapons and items forged from the minerals …