Chapter 351.2
“Different, how?”
“It’s as if the lives of our ancestors are still here, lingering. The disaster struck so suddenly that they had no time to pack or sort their belongings. Even a single abandoned spoon or a broken door tells a story… I’d like to look around a bit before the soldiers start disrupting things.”
Isaac understood his sentiment.
Though time had likely eroded much of the original setting, a place could be quickly destroyed once people started moving through it in large numbers. Aidan’s wish to explore before that happened made sense.
After a moment’s thought, Isaac nodded. “I did promise you cooperation, saying I’d break the Salt Desert for you. Since I can’t do anything right away, I suppose I owe you this much.”
“Oh, no, I didn’t mean it that way. But I might find some useful clues while searching around here.”
Isaac doubted it would be that easy, but he also acknowledged that this assumption might be a product of his own arrogance.
There wasn’t just one way to achieve victory in this world. While he had found one possible path to clear the game, there could well be faster or more efficient methods.
“Just in case, I’ll assign a guard to accompany you. If you encounter anything dangerous or suspicious, retreat immediately and inform me.”