"But the key issue is that the [Dragon Disaster] also brought [Dragon Disease]," the old man's expression dimmed, and he continued, "This disease is very strange. Once dwarves contract it, they undergo bizarre transformations, initially exhibiting a mad craving for gold and jewels, followed by their skin hardening and scales forming on their bodies. In the final stage, they are transformed into Dragonkin, becoming monsters that have lost all reason."
Luo En's eyes flickered, thoughtful:
"So, the previous disastrous defeat of the Seven Dwarf Clans when they fought against the dragons was due to the widespread outbreak of [Dragon Disease] in the army?"
"Yes. According to those who escaped, at that time, a full thirty percent of the dwarf warriors were infected with Dragon Disease, turning into frenzied Dragonkin attacking their fellow dwarves, leading to a complete collapse of the alliance."
The elderly dwarf nodded, his deeply creased face full of misery and helplessness,