Chapter 43: Senior Von Granna
Gabby thought to himself:
"It seems I arrived just in time.
I’m wearing a long-sleeved black linen shirt, a hooded cloak, black breeches, and tall boots. A sword hangs at my waist, and I carry twin daggers. I also have a small pouch with a few changes of clothes and a knapsack on my back filled with food, hopefully enough to last a few days and I will figure out the rest of the days on how to survive.
We are the first group to take part in this survival expedition, so there’s no clear information about the Restrictions. The map we were given doesn’t have a compass. Only markings of lakes, a massive mansion, what looks like a desert, and other strange symbols.
The senior participants treat this expedition like a fashion show. Some wear flashy golden mantles and custom-made robes, while others are clad in armor and wield expensive swords and staffs. None of them carry heavy bags, so I’m guessing there’s an Ascended Hero among them who can use storage magic. Just watching them makes me feel poor."
One of the tall, handsome seniors wearing a yellow robe approached Gabby with a warm smile.
"Welcome to the team," he said. "I’m Von Granna, the leader of this expedition. I saw your chess match with Professor Odel. It was impressive that you managed to draw against him."
Gabby responded with a flat expression, "Thank you."
Von nodded, then asked, "What’s your specialty, Gabby? We’re assigning roles to everyone."
Gabby answered without hesitation, "I have an aura, and I’m currently learning swordsmanship."
A bald senior clad in black armor clicked his tongue and muttered, "An idiot with no survival instinct."
Gabby thought to himself, "He had assisted my aura pool, correctly."