Although the enemies known as the Ashen Descendants were no match for Roland, he had no intention of delaying, lest any unforeseen complications arise.
With their objective clear, the group no longer hesitated.
At Roland's concise command, the Gray Dwarves quickly packed the necessary supplies. They carefully secured the important research equipment and the Magic Net Disturbance Detector to the bridge, after which the group boarded the Shell Ship parked outside the Gear Hall.
Similar to when they had crossed the Curtain of Heaven, the runes on the Shell Ship's surface once again lit up with an eerie purple glow under Duraga's personal control.
A moment later, the space before the ship's bow twisted, and a relatively small space-time rift was forcibly torn open.
The Shell Ship emitted a low hum and slowly sailed into the turbulent expanse of shifting light and shadow.
