Book 5: Chapter 17 — Thornback (1)
Noah had never wished so desperately to be able to look inside someone else’s advancement. What did it mean, what would her options look like? Either way, he didn’t have to think about the choice for long. The biggest challenge so far was keeping everyone alive, so the more party members who could benefit from his healing bloodline, the better.
He selected Yes, then waited in case there was another selection for him to make, but that seemed to be the only thing it needed his authorization for.
Minutes slipped past. His rapid healing finished its work and then some before going dormant again. Behind him, the golden light from Aurelia's advancement continually intensified.
The last of his depleted mana returned, leaving him twitchy with the urge to move. He paced quietly, doing his best not to disturb her.
Then he picked up someone new approaching. Someone strong. No… several someones. Noah's blood ran cold.
Eight. Four members of the Thornback Collective, along with their beasts. Noah had only just recovered from their previous boss fight, and that had only been a single A-Ranked monster.
The reasonable option would be to retreat, but that would mean abandoning Aurelia. An interruption to her advancement at a critical moment could easily kill her or cripple her paths permanently even if she survived.
Retreat wasn't an option.
Scavengers who think they are hunters, Bun Bun growled, scales bristling. They come for our kill. Our spoils. Bun Bun will teach them the cost of such arrogance.