The Author's POV

KOOOONG—!

Entering the gates, the grandiose door soon closed shut behind us.

"Me name be Elluid Brickpike, an' I'll lead ye ta tha first level."

Following the dwarf from before whose name was Elluid, we walked through a narrow tunnel, that was lit up by multiple bioluminescent plants planted by the side of the walls.

"There be four different levels ta tha city, with each level differentiating by depth. At tha moment we're currently going towards tha first level, where tha main city be located."

Listening to Elluid speak as I looked around, I understood somewhat what he was saying despite his accent.

In short, there were four levels to Henolur.

Each level dwelling more deeply into the mountain.

Currently, we were headed to the first level, around 50 meters below the mountain and where the central city was located.

"From tha second level onwards, everything be aff limits. That be if ye value your lives. "

Below the second level, were where the vault, and working facilities were. Simply put, the temperature below was far too hot for regular beings to go.

Therefore, unless you wore special gear, it was off-limits.

Most of the stuff Elluid was saying, I knew. However, I still paid close attention to what he said as I didn't want to make any mistakes.

If there was one thing I've learned, it was that it was always best to have as much information as possible regarding a new location.

As such, opening my mouth I asked.

"Is that so, by the way, I've been meaning to ask, is there anything I need to be wary of when going to the city? Like the areas I'm not supposed to go, and how I should behave myself?"

"huh? good question."

Elluid's footsteps halted.

Stroking his long ginger beard, Elluid mused before shaking his head.

"Nae, in general, if ye dinna go below tha second level, there will be nae trouble."

—Smack!

Smacking the palm of his hand, Elluid suddenly remembered.

"Ah, right, it's best ta nae wonder too much outside o' tha city, as those pesky tunnelling monsters will give ye a hard time."

Monsters?

'I guess he must be referring to the beasts.'

Just because Henolur was underground, it didn't mean that it was safe from the threat of beasts.

As long as I was in the city, there shouldn't be any problems though.

"...actually there be something else, but it's best if ye dinna know too much."

"Hm?"

Elluid's next statement caused my brows to furrow. Didn't this sound a little too ominous?

Turning around, Elluid's tone became a bit graver.

"Human, it's nae that I dinna want ta tell ye, but it's best if ye dinna know since yer nae strong enough ta know. Had ye been stronger, I might've helped ye."

"...alright, I won't ask."

Squinting, I eventually nodded my head. Elluid smiled in response as he raised his hand and forcefully patted me on the back.

"Great, I'm liking ye more an' more human. "

Or at least tried to, but in the end, he ended up patting my ass.

"Hur, I like dealing with people that understand their limits."

"T-that so."

My mouth twitched, and I took a step forward.

As I stepped forward, I suddenly heard weird noises coming from behind me.

"Pfttt."

much to my depression, I found the others holding onto their mouth's

best to

"...you guys."

"Hehe."

next to me chuckled

there, does yer arse

it on purpose, didn't

a glare at Elluid, who burst out laughing and twirled his bulky hand in the

follow me; we're

"...I won't forget this."

me, I followed Elluid deeper

ending of the tunnel, I could see the light coming from

passing through the end of the tunnel, a bright light instantly

my eyes adjusted to the light, staring at the scenery presented before me, I was left

"Woah."

too, had amazed looks on their faces as they

the top of the hill to allow fresh air and light to seep through to the

through a hole at the top of the mountain, forming into a pool in the central square where a massive statue of a

that ranged in sizes. However, though they were

all looked like structural masterpieces as each infrastructure was built to the most delicate of details, showcasing the dwarves masterful

as

looked

turning around, he slapped my thigh

manage ta trade successfully, with tha money ye make, bring me ta have

"...Sure."

wrily replied as I massaged

was small, his slap

o'

"Thank you."

Elluid's figure disappear back into the tunnel, I let out a sigh before looking at

fun? Let's

slapped in the ass and thigh really that funny? I couldn't

steps, we soon stepped into the city. The moment we set foot into the city, it was as though we stepped foot into

the place, I could

cheerful atmosphere shrouded

expectations, grass and trees grew in the city, making

should we go

on my

a place

after musing for a

"Sure."

Smallsnake nodded in agreement.

to go around the city to have a

better understand the place

were understanding and didn't fuss

is that an

see

note, much to everyone's surprise, Henolur did not only have dwarves roaming the

already knew this beforehand; with Henolur being the place where artifacts were sold and crafted, the

than I had expected. Be it male or female; their appearance made me once again realize just how average I was in this world filled with handsome and

I was

matters worse, I had only

for me for

a couple of important

to have some money after

brought with me, asking the direction of the nearest lodging, we soon arrived in front of

"We're here."

[Rusted Hammer Lodgings]

on the wall of

human language; it was only after a while that I realized

automatically display the words based on the language

Pretty neat.

"Let's go in."

building, I urged the others to follow me from

saw a dwarven lady with thick black hair tied

head, the dwarven lady exclaimed

seen one in

the broom down, she moved towards the

here for

just say that there were other humans

that you