Limitless Path

"Now I know what you're thinking," Beth began, Blood immediately barking in response, "but I assure you it's perfectly safe."

Blood looked over at the arch and then back up at Beth, before repeating the action another time. Beth was surprised to learn that a wolf's face was quite capable of displaying extreme doubt. With a quick shake of her head, she walked forward and into the portal. She found herself again in the large open field under a bright, warm blue sky. A moment later Blood appeared next to her, looking around with tepid interest.

"Come on, we're gonna farm," Beth said to her.

Blood simply gave her a look.

"Don't give me a look."

Blood continued to give her a look.

“Come on, let’s go kill some shit,” Beth said, moving forward.

The two of them proceeded to fight for the next hour or so, long enough that they killed quite a few ants. As they were finishing the last of a small group of level sixes, Beth got a message.

Companion Blood Level acquired.

"Nice! Good job girl!" Beth exclaimed, swiftly walking over to Blood and hugging her neck. She noticed she barely had to bend now to hug her, Blood another several inches taller. She quickly pulled up Blood's stat page and assigned her points.