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."

found the others holding

best to suppress their

"...you guys."

"Hehe."

who was next to me chuckled and

does

bastard did it on

out laughing and twirled

me; we're

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

me, I followed Elluid deeper

long, as we neared the ending of the tunnel, I could see

the end of the tunnel, a bright light instantly clouded my vision, prompting me to

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

"Woah."

that way as the others, too, had amazed looks on their

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

at the top of the mountain, forming into a pool in the central square

sizes. However, though they were all different,

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

as

looked

turning around, he slapped my

ta trade successfully, with tha money ye make,

"...Sure."

as I

was small, his slap sure

best o' luck,

"Thank you."

figure disappear back into the tunnel, I let

enough fun?

slapped in the ass and thigh

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

lights illuminating the place, I could hear the raucous laugh of

cheerful

grass and trees grew in the city, making the place look that

should we go

on my

go find a place to settle down

after musing for a

"Sure."

Smallsnake nodded in agreement.

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

understand the place before deciding anything

the others were understanding and didn't fuss over

is that an

also see an

have dwarves roaming the streets as

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

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

I

make matters worse, I had only myself to

wait for me for

minutes, I stopped by a couple of important

to have some

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

"We're here."

[Rusted Hammer Lodgings]

on the wall

human language; it was only after

automatically display the words based on the language the viewer

Pretty neat.

"Let's go in."

building, I urged the others to follow

thick black hair tied into two ponytails, holding

we stepped in, turning her head, the dwarven

human, haven't seen one in

down, she moved towards the

here for

she just say that there were

say that you saw