"No! I don't know much about what goes on in the World of the Dead. I'm just worried about the people there."
Yu Lin Bloodhawk shook his head and said, "Whatever world they come from, there will always be powerful individuals among them. Unfortunately, Quel'Danil doesn't have many powerful fighters right now, and our troop strength is depleted.
If a powerful enemy attacked us with a large army, Quel'Danil alone would have no way to resist. We can't gamble with the lives of the tens of thousands of High Elves living here."
"My lord, I understand." Jerick finally understood what worried Yu Lin Bloodhawk, but he still had his doubts. He seemed to think Yu Lin Bloodhawk's concerns were unnecessary.
"My lord, aren't you worrying too much?" Jerick asked.
"Call me overly cautious or overly suspicious. Either way, being prepared is better than being unprepared. So, Jerick, remember that you must not take this matter lightly. You have to do exactly as I say. Understood?" Yu Lin Bloodhawk said sternly.
"All right! My lord, I'll do as you say." Seeing that he could not persuade Yu Lin Bloodhawk to let down his guard, Jerick could only agree.
Yu Lin Bloodhawk glanced at Jerick. Although Jerick had agreed in words, his unconcerned expression still left Yu Lin Bloodhawk uneasy.
Yu Lin Bloodhawk thought he would have to discuss this properly with the Old Charlatan and ask him to keep a closer eye on things, lest they cause a serious disaster down the road.
As they talked, the two arrived at the research grounds.
The research grounds were an open area enclosed by thick walls, much like a large parade ground, used for various magical experiments. Several stone buildings stood on its eastern side. Left behind by the Vilebranch Trolls, these buildings