HBWnovel Chapter 143 Against the Goblins II
Chapter 143 Against the Goblins II
The group settled into the Rift's entrance chamber, a spacious area transformed into a makeshift camp. The glowing crystals embedded in the cavern walls emitted a soft, soothing light that provided both visibility and a sense of calm.
Vulcan and Aqua Raiden bounded toward the group, their excitement evident as they carried small trophies of their own—the severed claws of monsters they had recently defeated. Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire
"Look, Leon! We hunted down some tough ones today!" Vulcan exclaimed, his fiery mane flickering with pride.
Aqua Raiden nodded, her shimmering scales reflecting the ambient light. "They didn't stand a chance against us. We've been practicing our coordination, just like you taught us!"
Leon chuckled, ruffling Vulcan's fiery mane and patting Aqua on the head. "Good work, both of you. Keep honing those skills; you'll need them for the higher floors one day."
The two cubs beamed, their childish enthusiasm undiminished despite their growing strength.
Roselia sat down near the campfire that Roman had started, her twin swords resting against a nearby rock. "It's hard to believe those two are the same cubs we hatched earlier back in Arune Key. They've grown so much," she said, smiling faintly.
"Yeah, and they're only going to get stronger," Roman added, stretching his arms as he warmed himself by the fire. "But for now, I could use some of that rest you promised."
Leon nodded, glancing at the glowing portal leading deeper into the Rift. "We'll stay here for the night. Tomorrow, we'll clear the next set of levels. The monsters there should provide more experience and better drops."@@@@
Millim plopped down beside Leon, resting her head on her hands as she stared into the fire. "Sounds like a plan. By the way, here's my pet," she said, tapping her Arune key on her chest, it was shaped like an Staff-'Don't she use Fans?' Leon thought, but didn't comment. It glowed faintly, and from it emerged a black wolf with a reddish, shadowy aura surrounding it.
"Meet Benz," she said proudly, patting the wolf as it nudged her affectionately before turning its attention to the others. Spotting Leon, the wolf walked over and gently nudged him with its muzzle.
" now, we are sitting near one such sealed location hence it feels like this way" he said pointing at a nearby wall.
The night passed uneventfully, with the group taking rest, sleeping peacefully. By morning, everyone was refreshed and ready to tackle the next challenge.
As they prepared to leave and step outside, Naval asked, "Why don't we just ascend in this rift? I can sense powerful monsters here anyway."
Leon replied calmly, "I've left this rift for them," gesturing toward their pets, who were still curled up together, sleeping peacefully. Aqua, in particular, was snoozing like a baby, her tail end tucked in her mouth as she sucked on it.
"It's a good place where they can train and grow stronger," Leon added.
"Why don't you let them out now?" Naval asked innocently, only for Liliana to deliver a swift chop to her head.
"Why'd you hit me now?!" Naval protested, rubbing her head.
"I was checking if your brain is functioning," Liliana replied impassively. She added, "Letting them go outside is like announcing to the world that we have powerful materials. They'd be hunted down for their bodies. That's why this rift is ideal—here, they can grow freely as hunters while hunting the monsters around them."
Naval nodded, finally understanding. "Yes, I almost forgot about the bastards who hunt pets for rare materials," she said, sighing.
Leon nodded as well. "As long as you understand," he said, creating the portal once again.
The group exited the rift, returning to the dense forest outside. Without wasting time, they began searching for their next prey, ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead.