Shado’s eyes were filled with hope, turning to Alex. “Is it true that we can leave this place? To the outside world?”

Alex smiled. “Of course, it’s true.”

“This is great! I’ve never been to the outside world. This will be my first time!”

Shado was quite excited, as she had longed to see the outside world after all. She was the one who left her village back then and headed into a place where no one in her tribe had ever been.

That was how she met Alex. If she hadn’t, it would’ve been uncertain if Alex could even enter the palace.

Alex said, “But there’s too much trouble in the outside world. People keep fighting and waging war. It might not be as amazing as you imagined.”

Shado waved her hand back and forth. “So what? At least it’s better than guarding this place and waiting for the Undead to get past the barrier and kill us all, you know?”

“The Undead can’t get past our defense for now, and we didn't need to help the Great Genbu when we were fighting either. So, to be honest, i