The earth slowly carried Hill to the mountaintop, leaving behind only the stone mountain that had been completely transformed beneath his feet.
Even with Oaisis's alchemical tools, which excelled at digging mine tunnels, it would take half a year to a year of nonstop work to excavate this seamless mountain range all the way through.
And with this mountain range so close to Stell Castle, it was simply impossible to start digging here without alerting anyone.
Hill gave the towering castle a light glance... Good. Someone had already noticed his presence.
Heh~ Those with guilty consciences were probably feeling like they were being clawed apart by a hundred hands right now, weren't they?
When Ellie learned that Belfran Grand Sage had appeared at the rear mountain, she had been discussing with several Undead girls what kind of makeup would look fresh and natural while concealing some of the minor flaws on her face.
Although the people from that family had spoken pleasantly after arriving, Ellie still felt that their words were far less convincing than those spoken by Miss Nishang's subordinates.
Besides, Ellie understood perfectly well that people who did not even participate in a war involving their entire clan were fundamentally untrustworthy.
Don't tell her that logistics personnel did not need to fight, and that providing resources was enough.
As someone born into a family renowned for military achievements, Ellie was not so easily fooled.
Weren't logistics personnel supposed to remain in the rear camp, ready to provide support at any moment?
Who knew when the war might suddenly require additional supplies?
Moreover, the people from Nishang's family were the true merchants. Their attitude toward her was closer to a business partnership, and they never hid slander toward other families in their words. They simply wanted to make her