On Hellfire Peninsula, the flames still burned, and scorching heat blanketed the red peninsula.
Waves of heat rolled through the air, as though this were a volcanic crater.
A light flashed, and a hazy purple Portal appeared.
Rex slowly stepped out.
The Portal had appeared right inside Honor Hold.
"He's here," came a low cry.
Many who saw the Portal appear looked excited. Amid the crowd stood a bare-chested man, his knotted muscles exposed. His expression was stern, showing little joy, and he roared, "Stay alert! This could be an enemy!"
His warning brought solemn looks to the others' faces.
They gripped their weapons tightly, the muscles in their arms taut.
As they focused intently beneath the blazing sun, beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads.
"It's His Highness Rex!" Once Rex emerged from the Portal, everyone let down their guard.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, the burliest man walked up from the back of the crowd and stopped before Rex. "The general is already waiting for Your Highness," he said happily.
"Lead the way," Rex said with a nod.
"Of course." The man immediately obeyed and took the lead. He did not walk particularly fast, but his strides were long, covering a considerable distance in just a few steps.
Rex followed him, and the two swiftly made their way through the streets of Honor Hold. As they walked, people gathered around them, drawn by Rex's presence. They all came to look at him as though he were some rare animal.
Their burning gazes were so eager that they seemed ready to melt him. Rex had not realized he would receive such a warm welcome. Of course, it was not his charm that drew them. He had gone back to prepare a large shipment of supplies, and his return