With the addition of two more mercenary groups and the Gypson Dukedom's soldiers, Sein found himself leading a contingent of over five hundred people.5

This was his first experience leading such a large and diverse group, which included squires, inexperienced youths, and even two intermediate initiates serving as Gypson Dukedom’s army mages.0

As their numbers swelled, Sein and his expanded team noticed a significant decrease in attacks while delving deeper into the underground mines.0

He surmised that the underground creatures might have recognized their minimal impact on such a large group and were consolidating their forces...0