So the road they traveled here was not particularly arduous; if anything, it seemed to be going a little too smoothly.
However, they soon discovered another enormous magic portal in the wilderness. This huge magic portal even took Li by surprise. In truth, he had assumed there would be, at most, a semi-permanent magic portal here.
The magical materials required to construct a magic portal were by no means few. The materials for a one-use magic portal alone could bankrupt a minor noble, while even great nobles would feel the sting of building a permanent one.
A semi-permanent magic portal required far more materials than a one-use portal, but its advantage was that it could continue to be used as long as materials were supplied each time and regular maintenance was performed.
Its drawback, however, was that it could not be used indefinitely and without limit like a permanent portal.
After stepping forward to inspect it, Li told everyone, "There's nothing wrong with this magic portal. We just don't know how many people are on the other side."
Hearing Li say that, everyone let out a long breath. As long as the magic portal worked, that was enough.
Mercenary work had always been a trade of risking one's life for money. Most of the people here had long accepted that they might eat today and face the guillotine tomorrow.
As for A-rank mercenaries like White Turtledove and Uther, they were even less afraid of however many people might be on the other side. Not only could a Holy Light mage like Uther use spells that let him resist all attacks for a short time, but with their experience, they could easily use the surrounding mercenaries as meat shields and find a chance to catch their breath.
Thus, these people walked