Transporting goods across worlds was quite troublesome.
The portal opened by the Spirituality Panel was not very wide. Even cavalry had to dismount to pass through, making it even slower for teams transporting massive quantities of supplies.
Thus, after the disaster erupted, long lines formed on both the Frozen Earth Territory on the other side and in Count Elias City of Nostria. One side curiously observed this utterly different otherworld, while the other scrutinized the visitors from another realm. In the broad plaza, the two groups stood distinctly apart.
The people of the Frozen Earth Territory were warm and excited, while those beneath the Lion Banner were reserved and composed. The former gazed with curiosity, while the latter were more guarded. Both sides were strangers to each other; after all, Nostria had thus far had the most contact with Oren City.
Tall knights passed through the plaza, and the Administrative Officers finally sprang into action, directing the teams away from the planar portal.
"Make way, make way! Clear the area around the gate! Take that grain to the left. And those blocks of ice—don't forget to activate the magic arrays. You few, come with me to meet the noble gentlemen here."
The mortals beneath the Barbary Lion's banner were peaceful by nature, but they could not help feeling invigorated at the sight of such an enormous convoy of supplies.
"Excellent. With these supplies, even if the heavenly fire's divine punishment comes, we can save more people."
Count Elias received the Administrative Officers from the Frozen Earth Territory. Ryan had already informed him beforehand.
"Unfortunately, you still cannot head north immediately."
Count Elias spoke with a sigh.
"Now that heavenly fire has fallen and scorched the earth, the northern lands are covered in cracks. No one can guarantee that the ground