We're all Dwarven Elves here, who doesn't know each other?
Thus, after being threatened, the Dwarven Elf Commanders were quick to fork over the cash.
Seeing the smiles on their faces, Serra could guess with the worst malice the resentment and anger they had inside.
"Haha, this is the Dwarven Elves for you!"
"At their core, they're just like the Kael Elves!"
"When benefits are laid before them, no matter how humiliating, they will continue to wag their tails in supplication."
"As long as they're continuously 'useful' and maintain strong deterrence."
"No matter how great their inner hatred, it can't stop their instinctive humility and flattery..."
Happily counting the spoils, Serra displayed an immensely excited expression.
She was very well aware of the Dwarven Elves' personalities and ways: fearing power but not virtue, forgetting righteousness for small profits.
After learning precious knowledge in the Bay Territory, Serra understood much more.