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.

had certain artifacts that could help him gauge just how strong Ren was, and after briefly using them to measure Ren's strength, he knew that Randur's words contained some truth

That being said…

more complicated than what they seem to be on

powerful fluctuation coming from a distance; however, because it was so far away, Jomnuk couldn't be certain

expression changed to one

sure are you

"Not very."

his head before giving him a rough

see, that makes

should

what the next step in the process is. We have finished our part, and it is now time for

"Well, alright..."

bowed his head and then indicated his understanding with

Especially considering the large number of fresh faces he had brought in. Their strength wasn't half bad,

"Yes."

specific corridor. Jomnuk followed him quietly

***

I can feel their

began walking off into the distance. As he rose from his seat, he

dread as he did at the moment. Not even when he was standing at the frontlines of

death itself was drawing nearer

would

"Are you ready?"

beside him and

spared him

"No."

He shook his head.

at the time had his thick arms crossed

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

as he

the human, can't

with the

water on Omgolung as

the end of the day, based on what he observed, he was stronger than him, but not significantly stronger than him.

deal of strength during the first war, Silug believed that this was not

foe that was approaching might not be significantly more powerful than Ren...but that was irrelevant to the discussion at hand. What difference 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 die at

"Get ready for battle."

direction of the horizon, Silug turned around and entered the castle once

about to enter, he didn't forget to say a

war...but we should at least make it count. Don't

presence gradually faded away into

***

"Ukh..."

groan escaped from my mouth as I felt a sweet sensation

harder than

to rank was a harder task than I had originally anticipated. Despite the

be this weird tingling feeling running through my body when I felt that I was about to

increase their rank. In any case, I currently didn't feel anything

sensation not too long

Ten minutes...