Chapter 29: Snow Lotus Cave. [Bonus]
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Creed followed the four girls out of the Adventurer Union building, his mind sharper than his calm expression suggested.
As they walked toward the shuttle pick-up area, Ivy, the ever-stoic leader of their squad, had already ordered a transport to take them directly to the Bastion Gate.
She didn't waste time with unnecessary chatter, and her focused stride set the tone for the entire team.
The twins, Rin and Rai, flanked her, their silent, synchronized movements giving off an intimidating, battle-hardened aura.
Meanwhile, the small and bubbly Mia bounced along beside Creed, practically radiating sunshine with every word that left her mouth.
But Creed's focus wasn't on her—at least, not completely. Instead, his thoughts kept circling around one crucial subject: combat potential.
From the information he had pieced together so far, Ivy wasn't just some pretty face leading a squad of adventurers. She was a Stage 3 Awakened.
That alone made her the most dangerous member of the team by far.
Each stage in the Awakening process brought an exponential boost in power, granting new abilities and making old ones stronger.
The twins were no pushovers either; both of them had reached Stage 2, which meant they were powerful enough to fight off most threats that roamed the outer edges of the Bastion's protective zones.