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."

my depression, I found the others holding onto their mouth's with red

their best to suppress

"...you guys."

"Hehe."

to me chuckled and eyed me with a

does yer

did it on

and

me; we're

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

at the others behind me, I followed

the tunnel, I could see the light

passing through the end of the tunnel, a bright light instantly clouded my vision, prompting me to cover my face with my

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

"Woah."

way as the others, too, had

small metallic pipes on the top of the hill to allow fresh air and light to seep through to the city below, a vast and bustling

dropped through a hole at the top of the mountain, forming

the statue, were many uniquely shaped infrastructures that ranged in sizes. However, though they

was built to the most delicate of details, showcasing

be as far as I

his steps. Elluid proudly looked at

slapped my

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

"...Sure."

replied as I massaged my

was small, his slap sure

o'

"Thank you."

figure disappear back into the tunnel, I let out a sigh

enough fun?

in the ass and thigh really that funny? I

into the city. The moment we set foot into the city, it was as though we stepped foot into a whole

enormous infrastructures and bright lights illuminating the place, I could hear the raucous laugh of the dwarves in

overall joyful and cheerful atmosphere shrouded the

the city, making the place look that much

should we

my shoulder and

find a place to settle

replied after musing for

"Sure."

Smallsnake nodded in agreement.

itching to go around the city to have a look, at

better understand the

the others were understanding and didn't fuss over

is that

also see

not only have dwarves roaming the streets as we could see

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

looking 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

that I

I had

me

by a couple of important places and directly sold some of the

have some money

the direction of the nearest lodging, we soon arrived

"We're here."

[Rusted Hammer Lodgings]

metallic sign hung on the wall of the

surprise, it was written in human language; it was only after

that would automatically display the

Pretty neat.

"Let's go in."

building, I urged the others to follow me from

saw a dwarven lady with thick black hair tied into two ponytails, holding onto a

turning her head, the dwarven lady exclaimed

one in a couple

the broom down, she moved towards

for

she just say that there were other humans

just say that you saw another