I wasn't too surprised by the report given by Aiko.
In fact, it would feel strange if this underground cave led to the Elf settlement directly, without any obstacles like this.
This labyrinth-shaped underground cave is the same as the one used by the stealth slime herd to face the Golden King Bear invasion, but ended with the defeat of the Kings and Queens of the stealth slime herd.
"Return to the Goddess of Nature's shrine and retreat to the teleportation slash, Aiko."
"I'll pick you up after we reach the underground Elf settlement," I whispered to Aiko through the Soul Tame communication channel.
[ I understand.... ]
[ Please be careful about what will happen around you, Supreme Commander! ]
"Yes, I will try to be careful of my surroundings," I replied while whispering and focusing on my main goal, which was to find out the location of the Elf settlement, which was underground.
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