My subjects are too rebellious!

Yingzhou Island.

Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrates the mist and shines on the lush forests and silvery-white mineral veins of Yingzhou Island, the Black Armor Army begins their day-to-day supervisory life.

The dwarves, under the sharp blades and cold gazes, had no choice but to succumb to the fate. Holding simple tools, they walked into the deep mines and dug for precious silver day after day.

Inside the mine, the flickering candlelight illuminated their tired yet determined faces.

Sweat and tears mixed together and dripped onto the hard rock, but did not cause the slightest ripple.

However, there is not only despair and oppression in this conquered land.

The dwarves have a deep desire for freedom and resentment against oppression in their hearts.

The heavy labor day after day weighed on their thin shoulders like a huge rock, making it almost impossible for them to breathe.

Finally, this long-suppressed emotion gathered into a torrent of resistance.

......

As night fell, in a hidden cave on Yingzhou Island, faint torches flickered, illuminating a few tired faces.

The dwarfs sat in a circle and whispered, for fear of alerting the Black Armor Army outside the cave.

"Brothers, we can't go on like this!"

An older dwarf, with an unyielding gleam in his eyes, was the first to break the silence.

"We work like slaves every day, but in return we receive endless pain and humiliation. We must resist for our freedom and for our families!"

"But the Black Armor Army is so powerful, how can we be their opponent?" A young voice was heard with some fear and hesitation.

Another dwarf took over the conversation and said, "We are small and agile, and we are much more familiar with this island than they are. As long as we unite as one, we can find a way to defeat them."

"Yes, we can use the terrain."

A dwarf who was good at hunting suggested: "The dense forests, caves and streams on the island are all our natural barriers. We can set traps, lure the enemy deep into our territory, and then give them a fatal blow."

"Also, we can contact the dwarf tribes scattered around the island."

"Although they are few in number, every bit of their strength is valuable. As long as we unite, we will be an existence that those Black Armor Army cannot defeat!"

Another dwarf warned cautiously: "However, we must act carefully. The Black Armor Army is everywhere, and our actions must be kept absolutely secret. Once discovered, the consequences will be disastrous."

"Yes, we must make a careful plan."

The dwarves nodded one after another, with the light of freedom shining in their eyes.

............

The night was as dark as ink, and everything on Yingzhou Island was silent. Only the occasional patrol sounds from afar broke the tranquility of the night.

Inside the cave, the dwarves finally made up their minds after intense discussions.

"Tonight is our chance!"

The older dwarf lowered his voice, his eyes flickering with determination, and said, "The Black Armor Army has been guarding and patrolling closely for many consecutive days, which has exhausted them both physically and mentally. We should take advantage of this opportunity and catch them off guard."

"Yes, we have to act when they are most relaxed."

Another dwarf added: "But we must make sure we move quickly and covertly, and not let any of the Black Armored Army notice it."

"We have developed a detailed plan."

The dwarf in charge of tactical arrangements took over the conversation and said, "Some people will be responsible for diverting the patrol's attention, while others will take the opportunity to destroy the fence that holds us and rescue our imprisoned companions. At the same time, we will also send a messenger to use the pre-agreed signal to convey the message to the dwarf tribe outside the mine and request them to come to our support."

"Remember, our goal is freedom, but more importantly, survival."

The older dwarf emphasized again, "During the operation, everyone must remain calm, obey orders, and do not act on their own. Although our strength is small, as long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

The dwarfs nodded in agreement.

They knew that this would be a life-and-death struggle, but they knew even more clearly that this was their only hope of regaining their freedom.

As the night deepened, the dwarves began to make intensive preparations.

They quietly collected available weapons and tools, checking every detail to ensure that nothing went wrong.

At the same time, they prayed silently in their hearts, hoping that the gods would bless them to complete the operation smoothly.

Finally, in the dead of night, the dwarfs began to act according to their plan.

They took advantage of their familiarity with the terrain and approached the Black Armor Army's camp silently.

With tense and orderly organization, they successfully diverted the attention of the patrol and quickly destroyed the fence that imprisoned their companions.

At the same time, the dwarf tribe outside the mine also received the news and they immediately took action and prepared to come to support.

..............

However, fate always seems to play jokes on people.

What the dwarves never expected was that the Black Armor Army had already seen through their plan.

It turned out that there were many wise men in the Black Armor Army. Through clues obtained from daily observations and interrogations, they had already been aware of the movements of the dwarves.

In order not to alert the enemy, they chose to deploy defenses secretly and wait for the opportunity.

Just when the dwarves thought they had everything under control and were preparing to launch an attack, the ambush troops of the Black Armor Army suddenly emerged from all directions and surrounded them.

The light of the torches instantly illuminated the entire valley, as well as the dwarfs' faces of astonishment and despair.

"It turns out... everything about us is under your control..."

The older dwarf said in a trembling voice, his eyes full of reluctance and regret.

A general of the Black Armor Army slowly walked out of the crowd and said in a cold voice: "In this land, strength is the key to everything. You weak ones will be in vain in the face of absolute strength."

The dwarfs looked at each other, their hearts filled with despair.

They knew that resistance at this moment was meaningless and would only result in more of their companions dying in vain.

So they laid down their weapons and chose to surrender.

..........

"It's ridiculous."

A soldier of the Black Armor Army laughed contemptuously and said, "These little dwarfs actually dare to challenge our authority? Do they think they can change anything like this?"

Another soldier urged: "Don't waste time, suppress them quickly, we still have to continue patrolling."

.....

Following the general's order, the dwarves were ruthlessly suppressed.

They were tied up with ropes and pushed towards the prison cell. Every step seemed so heavy and difficult.

Their eyes were filled with despair and unwillingness, but in the face of such a powerful enemy, all resistance seemed so pale and powerless.