A Simple Solution
After that, Alex and Leoz continued their search. Hour after hour passed, but they didn't find a single open space they could exploit. Alex was on the verge of his patient as of now.
The moon kept rising higher and higher, telling him how much time he had left before the gate opened.
"Young master… I am afraid there won't be any empty spot for us." Leoz had refrained from telling this, but he had no other choice because their effort would only be for naught.
Alex gritted his teeth. He knew this already. The kingdoms wouldn't leave such a gap carelessly.
"Haiz… We only have two options now." Alex sighed and paused for a moment. "First, we can join one of the armies that have been stationed around the area. I don't know if you notice it, but do you remember that they actually have a different number depending on the place?"