William and his team emerged from the portal, landing lightly on the rooftop.
But Calcifer was nowhere to be seen.
Instead, a petite figure sat perched on the battlements, her big red hat swaying in the wind.
Sophia.
She kicked her slender legs back and forth, staring boredly into the distance.
Sensing the portal's energy fluctuations, she turned her head, eyes widening in surprise—
Only for her expression to sour slightly when she saw William.
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"What took you so long?"
Sophia pouted.
William chuckled.
"Next time, I'll take you with me."
She huffed but said nothing.
They had gone ahead to scout the maze, but now it was time to discuss their findings.
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William, the Forum Master, and the others gathered to strategize.
They decided—
The maze should become a public dungeon.