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Jugend, better known as the Steel Kingdom or the Dwarf Kingdom, was a powerful nation in the southeastern part of the continent. With weapons, machinery, and construction techniques several levels more advanced than those of other nations, even the mighty Clyde Empire had to tread carefully in its dealings with them.
Each individual was both a master craftsman and a formidable warrior, so the collective strength of the dwarves who had founded their own nation was naturally immense. Of course, that didn’t mean the dwarf population in Jugend outnumbered the humans.
The ratio of dwarves to humans was about three to seven. Even so, that alone made it one of the rarest examples of a multi-species federation.
“What do you mean this kingdom has no cities?”
Leon repeated the statement in disbelief, and Hamel grinned as if he’d reacted the same way once. It was something that surprised every outsider who heard it for the first time.
Hamel explained, “Yeah, that’s one of the unique things about Jugend. There are no cities or lords. Instead, the territory is divided into units called ‘Areas.’”
“Areas…” Leon muttered.
“For example, Area 8 has iron mines and smelters, and Area 9 is lined with hundreds of smithies that refine the ore. Each area serves a distinct purpose, you see.”
Only El-Cid grasped the core of...
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