Chapter 43: Flame of Desire
Although Kael was amused by the way Tharnyx had designed the Labyrinth, he was still very cautious as this was all real. If he fell in that burning lava river, even his Dragon physique wouldn't save him.
He could feel the terrible heat even from the distance, making him wonder if it was an enhanced version of lava.
He dodged two more fireballs and realised that Kiona had already rushed to the undead monster's side. Just when it was going to draw another arrow, she smashed her fist right through its square-shaped skull.
Kael activated his [Beast Sense] and searched throughout the area, intaking every sign of the monsters. He noticed how the skill could now sense the monsters in it.
'Bonus of leveling up, I guess. I was using it a lot, after all.'
He detected a few monsters and ran towards Kiona, who had to punch the skeleton again to kill it properly.
In the corner of his eyes, he noticed the twins following him so he ordered, "The bridge isn't big enough for you two so you should explore the other side of the floor. We will meet here again in an hour."
Jon nodded in excitement and quickly turned around, running towards the sides on the dark brown rocks. His brother followed him as they went to explore the other side.
On the other hand, Kael stopped behind Kiona and punched at an incoming ball of fire from the lava lake. Upon contact, it burst into a small explosion, but something was thrown back in the lake.
He shook off the flames from his hand and looked at Kiona, who had finished off the skeleton by then. Under his eyes, it dissolved into ashes and scattered with the hot winds.
"No drops," Kael shook his head and said. "Let's continue, but beware of these fishes. They'll jump on you."