The Ninth Legion returned to their camp in silence. Once back, everyone practically sighed in relief all at the same time.
"You don't have time to relax," Ruri quickly told them, waving her hand. "Use all the resources and equip yourselves as much as possible. Think the worst is over? The pain and suffering are just getting started."
Alm and Bruno sent a message to Ruri, and she added, "One more thing: you're forbidden from absorbing that so-called 'sacred power.' Focus on other areas from now on."
Everyone looked confused after she said that, but her words were never ignored. They took a deep breath and quickly got to work. Meanwhile, Carod was taken by the two golems to a building where they shared their plans.
