Chapter 178: Lies and half truths
There was a hushed quiet, and Irwin saw everyone's full attention was now on him. Even Ib, who had been pretending not to care, was looking at him curiously.
"So, although we don't know if we can actually enter the portal we have found, we might eventually find others," he said.
There was a surprised snort from Bendi, while Rindiri looked dubious.
"Don't worry. I believe in your skills to find more closed portals," Irwin said as he grinned at Rindiri.
Rindiri frowned, then shrugged. "I'll do my best, but I think you might be overestimating our luck."
"Well, who knows how much Greldo can help you. He seems very sensitive," Irwin said.
There was a thud from above, and he guessed that was Greldo's way of joining in on the conversation.
"Well, even if this is the only one, let me explain how we are going to be dealing with exit portals going forward," Irwin said as he looked around.
"I'll be going in first because I'm better suited to the harsh conditions that might be on the other side," he said, noticing Rindiri's nod.
"Now, if I find out the world is safe, I'll scout the vicinity of the portal. The chances that we find a world overrun with demons and portals to shardworlds is very small, but it's not unheard of," he said.
Bendi grimaced, shaking his head, but ignored him.
"If we find portals to shardworlds, I'll return outside, and Greldo will bring Daubutim and the kids there to clear out some of the portals," he said, focusing on Rindiri when he said the last part. He was slightly surprised that she just nodded in agreement, a content look on her face.