After stabilizing the base for a few days, he instructed Mathew to remain on guard duty. Given his current situation, he lacked the resources to expand his forces without securing his territory first. With the stakes so high, he knew his base was vulnerable to enemy attacks.Zhen Qi stood before the Void Gate, then turned to face Mathew, locking eyes with him as he spoke, "I'm entrusting everything to you. When I return, we'll address any issues that arise. I anticipate being gone for about a month. I need you to gather the resources I've listed."Unable to complete his quest, he had no choice but to return to the Void Gate. His plan was to explore the hunter world, searching for the person crucial to the quest and establishing churches along the way. Given the distance, it would likely take him several days to travel back to the Void Gate.Before embarking on his exploration, he realized the need for additional soldier units to bolster their defenses against potential enemy invasions