The Bronze Dragon - 1

A few moments later, the groups split into three, with Asmodeus remaining in the main hallway because he checked the blocked passage ahead of them. 

"Paul, Simon and Baku, can you take the eastern path. Erunda, Arinea and Erika can you take the western path?"

"Hmmm, no problem, kid. I'll keep these old men safe." 

"Sounds good to me, Ryuji. Be careful..." Paul grinned at Asmodeus with a smirk because he knew him well and understood that he wanted to explore the strange cave instead.

"Tsk... I don't take orders from—ugh!" 

"We'll be fine. Take care of our princess, Demon King!" Arinea elbowed the huge Erunda in the stomach while grinning at the blushing Ciela, who rubbed her fingers together. 

The princess and Arinea seemed to have a close relationship as the magus winked at her before taking Erunda's hand and dragging him to the western path.

"Be careful..." Ciela whispered as Erunda turned back, putting up his thumbs with a wide grin.