After entering the portal, Izroth and the rest of his party arrived back at the tree where the entrance to the crusade was originally hidden.
However, both the tree that led to the hidden passageway and the illusion had vanished without a trace.
"It doesn't look like anything has changed since we entered the crusade." Colorful Nimbus commented.
"Tempest and their allies are probably focused on solidifying their foothold along the Demilitarization Belt. The chances of them crossing the border any time soon, while not completely impossible, remains fairly low. Still, at times, even if you hope for the best, it is better to prepare for the worst so that you are not caught off guard." Niflheim stated.