Main character powers, activate!

Eclair shared the same desire to assist Bruce in his pursuit of strength, recognizing the importance of confronting formidable opponents to enhance their abilities. However, she also grasped that Bruce's actions had distanced him from the group. He appeared resolute in his quest for self-improvement, opting for a solitary path after the camp's collective indecision.

From this experience, Eclair gleaned a valuable lesson: their collective hesitation had eroded Bruce's trust in them. Now, she felt the weight of responsibility to rebuild that trust and rekindle the sense of camaraderie that once bound them together.

While the group in the camp was working like that, Bruce was heading East toward the closest dungeon. On the previous day, he cleared one that had acid slime, but that had been easy thanks to his new speed. He could even dodge their attacks while he was five meters away.