"General Kobataen?" Laisa expressed confusion.
"Hey, don't ask. Anyway, not letting you through is for your own good."
"But we just saw a team of adventurers heading this way; they should be returning to the surface through the Moritan Ancient Tunnel as well." Laisa pointed towards the tunnel and questioned again.
"That's different." The young Wanderer shook his head, "They are an adventurer group from the Empire."
"What? Does an adventurer group from the Urein Empire get special treatment?" Laisa became even more furious and retorted.
"Don't argue with me; it's the Empire's order."
"You!"
Just as Laisa intended to say more, Raine's voice came from behind:
"Forget it, Laisa, come back for now."
"Thank you for letting us know." Raine's expression was as calm as water, and he nodded slightly to the Wanderer before turning to lead his team away.
As Raine and his group left, Wanderer Charles shook his head, as if talking to himself, he muttered quietly:
