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After departing from the Dream Realm, Rod immediately sought out Alehon.
The elderly First Fire Son was the leader of the team, holding great prestige and experience. Even stronger figures like Alan and Olivia only served as his deputies.
At the moment, they were reinforcing the defenses of the old fortress, attempting to transform it into an impregnable human stronghold, extending the defense perimeter to cover the Sun Crystal Vein for long-term mining and transportation.
This was not a simple task. Establishing such a powerful human stronghold meant altering the balance of the Dark World, shaking up the equilibrium between Black Fog and Fire. They might disturb unimaginable monsters and face dozens of battles, or more, to stabilize the new balance and secure the stronghold.
The three had just destroyed a monster nest when Rod approached them.
In the instant Alehon saw him, his murky eyes widened.
