In times of war, all help is good to take.

Shadow's sudden appearance, his strange reaction, and that of Alvine forced many people to question themselves.

While following Alvine, the planet's strongest pack headed towards the city's border.

Arriving on site, Alvine looks at Shadow and questions him. "How much space will we need to accommodate others?"

Shadow's face lit up when he heard Alvine's question. "...We may need to clear 70% of the forest that extends to the border of the Arctic lands."

His answer made Alvine's eyebrows. "Aso much space?"

"Yes, labor won't be...refused." He mutters the last lines of his sentence while continuing to sigh with bitter eyes.

Instead of focusing on Shadow, Alvine's eyes were on his shadow which constantly flickered under his feet. "Get me out of the doubt, Shadow; do you have trouble calming them down?"

"...I still don't understand how this is possible. But my lord, I still see myself obliged to ask you which of these dimensions is real. I know it's rude but...-