The Author's POV

Within a tranquil region of the human domain.

The grass swayed in response to the passage of a light breeze, with its movement consistent with the direction in which the wind was blowing. At this very instant, the air abruptly began to warp, and a number of little footprints appeared on top of the grass.

"So this is the human domain?"

A rough and groggy voice sounded.

Randur, who was looking at the enormous metropolis in the distance, was the one who spoke. Night had fallen on Ashton city, and the bright city lights were visible from where he suddenly appeared, making it all the prettier.

"It doesn't look too bad."

Another voice sounded from behind him.

"...Although it looks more beautiful than efficient. From just a glance, you can tell that the defensive system is filled with flaws."

"You're right, Jomnuk."

Randur caressed his beard.

He took a minute to etch the scene of the city in the distance, and then he materialized a small round object from thin air.

We should be in the right location.

took his sight away from the item and

see anyone. Are they perhaps late?

brow furrowed

in any way. As a matter of fact, his patience was notoriously short, and all of the more senior dwarves were well aware of this trait of

domain, he was successful in deceiving the majority of elders in the

for the fact that I owe him one and that he promised

reacted angrily by crossing his arms and

bit taken aback by his antics. When they found out that the guy who was scheduled to receive them was running late, they had more or less anticipated that he would behave

"I'm sorry I'm late."

from some distance, and a man dressed in black with two crimson

none other than

talking. Observing him from afar, Randur's eyes furrowed. Meanwhile, Kevin

I wasn't made aware of the exact location where you would show up. The only reason why I was able to find you was because

scratched his head in embarrassment. Then, sweeping his eyes toward

dwarves, what exactly are

several people, among them there were a handful of prominent figures from the dwarven domain. Jomnuk and Randur. Despite the fact that