The other members of Alka's group naturally remained aboard the Swallow to guard it.
Alka led the shore party. His full available contingent went with him, as half of the Puppet Legion remained to protect their ship.
The thirty Puppet Girls in the shore party, each stronger than Eight Spirals, were considered sufficient. The Vice Captain, who had reached the Third Stage, also stayed behind on the Swallow.
Although the Puppet Girls were small in stature, the sheer number of those remaining on board made the Swallow feel somewhat crowded.
Pororo and two other members of the sea-dwelling races swam directly over the sea's surface.
Soon, everyone reached the beach. They dragged Balazs's ship onto the sand and dropped its anchor.
Balazs eagerly walked over and gave Alka a hearty hug.
"Thank you so much for what you did just now," he said, his words filled with lingering fear. "If it weren't for you, our voyage might have ended today."
