Chapter 221

• Now that I knew about the curse and the calamities, I also understood the gravity of the situation and why Lohan saw the project as a necessity rather than a whim. There was only one choice—either the devourer would perish, or Éldrim would. If Éldrim fell, then this world would probably perish soon after.
• “Lohan, the last invasion was planned, wasn’t it? It was too big to be considered random. Occasional monsters always pass through, but entire hordes...”
• “Why are you so smart?” The grumpy tone of voice he used when asking this made me realize it was not a compliment. He was clearly concerned. “How did you come to that conclusion?”