Chapter 342: Danger
The artifact car hummed with a low resonance as it tore through city streets with smooth, inhuman precision. Riven had one hand lazily draped on the wheel, eyes sharp and calm as always, while the others settled in the back.
"You guys ready for this undertaking?" Rae asked suddenly, spinning halfway around in her seat to grin at them. She sat with one boot up on the dashboard as if she owned the vehicle. Well, that was until Riven gave her a flick on the forehead for it, which in turn made the tanned woman yelp and look at her sister with eyes of betrayal.
"We’re more than ready!" Aria chirped brightly, practically bouncing in her seat. "We decided we’d keep it simple this time, warm up a little before we go for the scarier stuff. Plus, shorter runs are better for stream content, right? Nobody wants to watch us crawl in circles for two weeks straight."
Nyx smirked while her fingers were idly tapping against her phone as she live-updated their socials. "You’re very chirpy today, yandere bestie. By the way, Rae, are you and Riven planning to clear your own dungeon again, like last time?"
Rae’s grin widened, all teeth and mischief. "Yeppers. Found a nice one, too. Don’t worry, though; we’ll level up plenty and be back before you miss us."
Nyx only smirked and wished the duo good luck while not lifting her eyes from her phone’s display.
The car slowed as they approached the looming dungeon gate. This time, it wasn’t hidden deep in some forest or mountain range. The dungeon portal pulsed ominously in the middle of the city itself, anchored into the asphalt like a tumor. Around it stretched a sprawling housing complex. All residents had long been evacuated.
Kaiden’s gaze swept the perimeter, taking in the scene. Diaz was already there, the rogue was leaning casually against a wall, dressed in dark leather. Even from a distance, he noticed Kaiden now that the artifact car turned off its enchantments, which made it invisible to the naked eye.
The man gave Kaiden a short nod, visibly ready for war. This time, they’d be teaming up with another squad from Runewoven. Which, thankfully, meant that there would be no Vaelira.
As Kaiden moved to open the door, his eyes caught on the familiar sight of the masked government guards stationed by the dungeon’s entrance. Their faceless helmets gave nothing away, a wall of silent professionalism.