The border between Fungus Castle and the Empire.
Due to the impact of the mist surging from the direction of the Empire, the fungal mat in this area was devoured in patches, rendering it nearly useless for surveillance.
On a relatively intact fungal mat, the Sword Saint Puki, having just replenished his magic power, slowly rose, the mycelium connected to the mushroom body breaking off one by one behind him.
The Sword Saint habitually spread his perception, finding not a single living soul around.
He already knew about the situation with the Dwarves. His view was quite similar to the leader's; the Empire would likely seize this opportunity to attack Fungus Castle, putting it at risk from three sides, facing its greatest crisis since its rise.
However, the reality was somewhat different from what they had imagined.
