Chapter 128: Illusion Magic
They found a mostly intact building to rest in. Nox sat on the floor, leaning against a dusty shelf of expired canned goods, while Serian and Mela kept watch by the shattered front window. The quiet after the chaos was almost deafening.
Just as he was about to doze off, a clean blue window popped into his vision.
[Rewards for Dungeon Event: Wave 1 have been calculated.]
[It is highly recommended that Player Nox formalize his party structure.]
[Party System Benefits: Shared EXP gain within a certain radius, party-wide buff skills, and access to future party-exclusive quests.]
[Forming a party will significantly increase the growth rate of all members.]
He read the message, his brow furrowing.
’Shared EXP? So if I kill something, they get a cut? That sounds like a ripoff.’
He looked over at the two elves. Mela was glaring out at the empty street, her posture rigid. Serian looked tired, but she was alert, her sword resting in her lap. He thought about it for another second. The old him would have told the System to shove it. But now...
’Ah, whatever. It’ll make them stronger faster. And stronger party members are less likely to get themselves killed and waste my time.’
"Hey," he called out, his voice making them both jump. "You two. I need you to do something."
Mela turned, her hand already on her pouch of needles. "What are you scheming now, human?"