The Author's POV

"We will be taking our leave, human."

Randur spoke out while Jomnuk stood by his side as they both stood behind the mana chamber.

It had been almost twenty days since the two of them had arrived on this planet, and unfortunately for them, it was now time for them to depart.

This news did not make them happy.

They would have remained on the planet had it not been for the situation in Henlour. However, their high positions made it impossible for them to stay, which was regrettable.

"Jomnuk and I will be the only individuals departing. As promised, the other dwarves will be staying here with you, and as previously mentioned, we will deactivate the portal and only reactivate it when we return."

"This is just a little precaution that we will take in order to ensure that the planet remains hidden. Of course, if you want to open it again, you can simply ask Ryan as he has the key to activate the portal."

Even though the dwarves who had come here were people whom both of them had put their full faith in, it was never a bad idea to be on the side of caution. It was always the person that you trusted the most that betrayed you.

As a result, Jomnuk and Randur arrived at the realization that it would be wise to close the portal upon coming out of the portal.

"In any case, even without Ryan, you did mention that you had another way out, so I won't say anything further."

Randur tapped on the large metallic door that separated him from Ren, who was still inside.

"I wish you luck with your breakthrough."

"Thank you."

Ren's voice could finally be heard from the other side of the door.

Randur returned a smile.

"Don't mention it."

He turned around after that.

Jomnuk followed him close from behind.

"We'll come back in at most a month...human time, which is around a year here? Ten months?"

Randur's brows furrowed, and he murmured to himself.

"Well, it shouldn't be a war that lasts too long. In any case, by the time we get back, everything should have been taken care of. Hopefully, the foundation of the city will already be built by then."

"...I honestly doubt Ren will need any more than half a year to completely finish the demons."

Jomnuk commented from the side.

He, too, was engaged in serious reflection regarding the issue with the demons. Due to the fact that this planet presented the dwarves with a wealth of opportunities, he was understandably anxious about the matter.

"Don't worry about it. If he manages to break through, the war should be a breeze."

"I guess you have a point."

Jomnuk finally nodded his head.

specialist in combat, he had certain artifacts that could help him gauge just how strong Ren was, and after briefly using them to

That being said…

have a feeling that things are a bit more complicated than what they

wasn't just a feeling because his artifact picked up a powerful fluctuation coming from a distance; however, because it was so far away,

his words, Randur's expression changed to one

sure are you about

"Not very."

giving him a rough

that

should we

figure out what the next step in

"Well, alright..."

and then indicated

point. It ought not to be too much for him to handle. Especially considering the large number of fresh faces he had brought in. Their strength

"Yes."

gave a subdued nod before turning his attention toward a specific corridor. Jomnuk followed him quietly from behind. It wasn't long

***

coming, I can feel

off into the distance. As

never before in his life felt the same level of dread as he did at the moment. Not even when he was

had the distinct impression that death itself was drawing nearer

it would only leave

"Are you ready?"

beside

him a

"No."

He shook his head.

matter with Omgolung, who at the time had

day. We are at that much of a disadvantage in this war. Excluding the food supplies, the sheer numbers of our enemies are what worries

to Omgolung as he turned

the human, can't he

the human

water on Omgolung as he

capable individual, at the end of the day, based on what he observed, he was stronger than him, but not significantly stronger than him. At least not to the point where

great deal of strength during the

would it make if he were the strongest individual in the battlefield if he were facing off against millions of demons? Even an elephant would

"Get ready for battle."

taking one final look in the direction of the horizon, Silug turned around

didn't forget to say a

we should at least make it count.

gradually faded away into the background of

***

"Ukh..."

mouth as I felt a sweet sensation rise from the back of

much harder

had originally anticipated. Despite the plentiful mana that

running through my body when I felt

when someone took a herb to increase their rank.

the sensation not too long ago.

Ten minutes...