Three days later, under Midiya's guidance, the fifty-two members of the exploration team had gained a basic understanding of the Grayish-white creatures.
Once everything was ready, the exploration team entered the pink spring one after another under his lead, heading into the unknown space.
As the strongest combatant, Kyle remained stationed near the pink spring to guard against any unforeseen incidents.
As for Velin, he returned to the army and continued commanding his troops as they thoroughly wiped out the surrounding Monster Clans.
"Orion, leave three companies from the Eighth Battalion stationed here and have them follow Kyle's orders."
"Yes, my lord."
In Velin's mind, the importance of this lake had risen another level.
Velin already had a complete plan for how to control this enclave located three hundred kilometers from Qixing Territory.
Using Cosmo's identity as a Black Dragon, he would become the nominal lord of this region.
As for retainers, a group of Kobolds and Goblins would be selected from the slave miners of the underground world, their number kept to around three thousand, to serve as Cosmo's nominal retainers.
"My lord, Dwarves have been spotted ahead. Their number is approximately three hundred." A knight dismounted and hurried over to Velin, dropping to one knee as he reported loudly.
"Distance?" Velin asked.
"Forty-five kilometers," the knight answered loudly.
"Iden."
"My lord."
"Pass down the order. The entire army will march at full speed. Since the Dwarves have come onto my land, they should leave something behind."
"Yes, my lord."
Iden did not think there was anything wrong with his lord's mistaken wording.
As long as his lord said this was his territory, then it was his territory. As a loyal subordinate, Iden would serve as a sharp sword and seize this land for his lord.
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