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 with red

best to suppress

"...you guys."

"Hehe."

who was next to me chuckled and eyed me with a

does yer

bastard did it on

and twirled his bulky

me; we're almost

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

behind me, I followed Elluid deeper into the

tunnel,

eyes and passing through the end of the tunnel, a bright light instantly clouded

light, staring at the scenery presented before me, I was

"Woah."

the others, too, had amazed looks on their faces

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

top of the mountain, forming into

though they were

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

as I can

steps. Elluid proudly looked

slapped

ta trade successfully, with tha money ye

"...Sure."

as I massaged

was small, his slap sure

best o' luck,

"Thank you."

at Elluid's figure disappear back into the tunnel, I

fun? Let's

ass and

into the city. The moment we set foot into the city, it

the place, I could hear

overall joyful and cheerful atmosphere shrouded the

in the

where should we go

on my

let's go find a place to settle down for

after musing for

"Sure."

Smallsnake nodded in agreement.

city to have a look, at the moment, the priority

needed to better understand

and didn't

that

also see an

only have dwarves roaming the streets as we could see

Henolur being the place where artifacts were sold and crafted, the fact that other races came

female; their appearance made me once again realize just how average I

I

matters worse, I had

wait for me for

important places

to have some

I had brought with me, asking the direction of the nearest lodging, we

"We're here."

[Rusted Hammer Lodgings]

metallic sign hung on the wall

human language; it was only after a while

sign was in fact an artifact that would automatically display the words based on the language the viewer could

Pretty neat.

"Let's go in."

urged

stepped into the place, I saw a dwarven lady with thick black

head, the

haven't seen one in

down, she moved towards

for

she just say that there were other humans

you just say that