Sudden Developments

In the Barren Land World today.

As long as Forest City developed normally, it could provide a lush shelter and gradually restore vitality to the entire world.

Linsey's purpose for remaining in this world.

Was to conquer the Green Swamp, find the item containing immense Life Force, and repair the connection between the two worlds.

So, after a brief rest in the Underground City.

Linsey led most of their fighting force back toward Forest City, leaving behind only the personnel needed to defend the city.

With the aid of the Swift Boots on this return journey, they traveled much faster than before.

"..."

The expeditionary force returned to Forest City by land.

Seeing the sights across this barren land, combined with what they had learned from others.

Alvitte rode on the insect's back along the way.

Her resolute expression grew deeper with each passing day, as though she had already made some decision in her heart.

When they returned to Forest City.

They entered the Banyan Forest, which now blotted out the sky like a rising mountain range, amid the enthusiastic welcome of its residents.

For the first time in a long while, they smelled the thriving scent of Civilization.

A faint smile finally appeared on the Righteous Walker girl's face.

And out of his duties as a Lord.

Linsey arranged the usual victory speech, accommodations for the soldiers, and the schedule for the insectfolk forces to return to their nests.

During this process.

Hilde appeared as usual, pushing a wheelchair as she hurried toward Linsey.

When the writer girl saw Alvitte accompanying him, Hilude, who had always seemed so composed, suddenly spoke in an inexplicably strange tone:

"Linsey, it's only been a few days, and you've brought back another one?"

"Hmm?" Alvitte raised a brow. Having just noticed Hilude's