After the battle had ended, and the dungeon gate became stable, the soldiers collected the crystal cores from the monster bodies. Some other soldiers were busy setting up tents around the battle site, preparing for much-needed rest after the draining fight.
Meanwhile, the awakeners gathered together to take a break and have lunch with the army rations. The atmosphere felt calmer now, and they could sense a bit of relief after the intense battle. Under the shade of a tree, Olivia seemed somewhat dissatisfied as she bit into a tough biscuit.
"This food is not for humans! How can biscuits be this hard!" Olivia whined.
Sitting next to her was Sylvia. She smiled and replied, "It's okay. What matters is that our stomachs are filled."
Joanna huffed, she still somewhat unsatisfied with her meal.
