Moving towards the portal, Earthstomper glanced back at Nec "Still moving, dog? I have no wish to fight you, but follow me and I will devour you and your friends." After passing through the portal, the tortoise looked up at the palace and yelled out to it. "Anette! Extract yourself from the castle unless you wish me to break down the walls upon entering!" Hearing the portal close behind him, Earthstomper spoke to himself "Poor misguided heroes, fighting for a lost race of cowards."