Dimensional Dungeon

"Huff, am I running late?" Eliza rushed towards the enrollment building.

"No, you're right on time."

"Yes, I see. Did you happen to see Riel come over?"

Luke and Lance exchanged strange looks with Eliza, who had unexpectedly inquired about Riel.

"Wait...what?"

"Nothing. He did come over earlier. He has, however, already left. What's the problem?" Luke inquired.

"That's OK. The payment for slaying the monster was given to me, but it was intended to be divided with the others." Eliza was concerned.

She couldn't express what she was thinking or what her father had told her before.

'Bring that boy over to our family, he appears to be capable.'

Eliza was thinking about it as well, and her father's words encouraged her to go for it. She can't allow Luke or Lance to take Riel to their family.

"So, we're a little late. We can't afford to let the other teams go ahead of us."

"All right, let's go!" Lance shouted.

...

“Blaarg!”