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

best to

"...you guys."

"Hehe."

next to me chuckled and eyed me with

there, does yer arse

did it on purpose, didn't

Elluid, who burst out laughing and twirled his bulky hand in the air, nudging

me;

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

the others behind me, I followed Elluid deeper

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

a bright light instantly clouded my vision, prompting me to cover my face with

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

"Woah."

way as the others, too, had amazed looks on their faces as they looked at

the hill to allow fresh air and light to seep through to the city below, a vast and bustling city appeared before my

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

statue, were many uniquely shaped infrastructures that ranged in sizes. However, though they were all different, the infrastructures brought me this

each infrastructure was built to the most delicate of details, showcasing the

as far as I can

proudly looked at the city from

around, he slapped my

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

"...Sure."

wrily replied as

small, his slap sure packed a

best o'

"Thank you."

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

fun? Let's

the ass and thigh

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

lights illuminating the place, I could

cheerful atmosphere shrouded

in the city, making the place look that much

should we go

tapped on my

let's go find a place to settle down for

after musing

"Sure."

Smallsnake nodded in agreement.

it looked like everyone was itching to go around the city to have a look, at the moment,

I needed to better understand the place before deciding

understanding and didn't fuss

is that an

also see an

everyone's surprise, Henolur did not only have dwarves roaming the streets as we could see orcs and elves roaming

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

looking than I had expected. Be it male or female; their appearance made me once again

that I

make matters worse, I had

for me for

for a further ten minutes, I stopped by a couple of important places and directly sold

had to have some money

ores I had brought with me, asking the direction of

"We're here."

[Rusted Hammer Lodgings]

hung on

was only after a while that I realized that it was actually

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

Pretty neat.

"Let's go in."

into the building, I urged the others to follow

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

stepped in, turning her head, the dwarven

seen one in a couple o'

she moved towards

here for

she just say that there were other

that