With the demon gone and Vella's new abilities confirmed, Hajin turned his attention away from the bottom of the clearing and started walking up the slope.
The checkpoint was set up at the top of the ridge, and the gate guards stationed there had their weapons drawn. They had been watching the bottom of the slope in confusion ever since the portal shattered minutes ago, but none of them actually moved to stop him as he approached.
The rumors about his track record with gates disappearing had already spread through the capital, so they just traded nervous looks and stepped aside.
Hajin ignored them entirely, walking straight past the barricade to where Cassie's party was resting.
Loccy had dragged the three of them up the slope before the dimension collapsed, leaving them sprawled out on the grass right next to the guard post.
