Chapter 67: To the Dungeon!
The girl with crimson-red eyes and that ever-composed expression gave a small wave, standing just a few steps from their table. Her cloak was different now—stitched with protective runes and lined with a faint shimmer of enchanted thread. A spellbook was fastened securely to her hip, and a long staff of silverwood rested across her back.
"It’s good to see you again," Serina said, walking toward them.
Lyra looked between the two. "Friend of yours?"
"We share a class at the Royal Academy," Inigo said. "Didn’t know you were an adventurer too."
"I registered recently," Serina said with a nod. "I wasn’t sure I’d pursue it seriously, but... then I saw your names on the board."
Inigo folded his arms, eyes narrowing slightly. "You do know what you’re signing up for, right? Hollowwood. Minotaurs. It’s not a beginner dungeon."
"I know," Serina said calmly. "That’s why I want to help."
Lyra raised an eyebrow. "What’s your specialization?"
Serina smiled faintly. "I can heal."
Inigo blinked again. "Wait, seriously?"
"I’m trained in both restoration and elemental casting. Technically, I’m listed under ’Sorcerer,’ but my mana affinity allows me to cast high-level fire spells and intermediate-class healing magic."