@Liquidxlax in early chapters mc himself said, that wolfes are stronges among overs in chess. His wifes already lose to them(in chess) and dragons beat elf chef in game(becouse they intemidate her(by aura)).
So, your expect me to believe that these high ranking individuals who are hundred of years old do not understand spies, scouting or even sending tourists? Just send an army just cause even after warnings have been given?
Truly a turn off brain and read moment...