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."

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

their best to

"...you guys."

"Hehe."

next to me chuckled and eyed

there, does yer

it on purpose,

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

me; we're

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

others behind me, I followed Elluid deeper into

of the tunnel, I could

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

the scenery presented

"Woah."

had amazed looks on their faces as

to allow fresh air and light to seep through to

great waterfall dropped through a hole at the top of the

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

structural masterpieces as each infrastructure was

far as I can

steps. Elluid proudly looked at the city from

turning around, he slapped my

trade successfully, with tha money ye make, bring me ta have a drink.

"...Sure."

as I massaged my

small, his slap

best o' luck,

"Thank you."

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

enough fun? Let's

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

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

bright lights illuminating the place, I could hear the

cheerful atmosphere shrouded

in the

should we

tapped on my shoulder and

let's go find a place to settle

after musing for a

"Sure."

Smallsnake nodded in agreement.

around the city to have a look, at

understand the place before

understanding and didn't fuss over

is that

see

not only have dwarves roaming the

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

I had expected. Be it male or female; their appearance made me

that I was

make matters worse, I had only myself to

me for a

a further ten minutes, I stopped by a couple of important places and directly sold some of the ores I had brought with

had to have some money

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

"We're here."

[Rusted Hammer Lodgings]

sign hung on the wall of the

surprise, it was written in human language; it was only after a while that I realized that it was actually

would automatically display the words

Pretty neat.

"Let's go in."

step into the building, I urged the others to follow me

I stepped into the place, I saw a dwarven lady with thick black hair tied into two ponytails, holding onto a broom,

we stepped in, turning her head,

haven't seen one in

the broom down, she moved towards

for

just say that there were other

say that you saw another