Rift

She paused, then added, "It's a relatively small area compared to some larger Rifts, but the mountain itself seems like a massive cluster. If we go deeper, the stronger monsters will likely be concentrated there."

Leon nodded again, digesting the information. "Alright. It seems manageable for now. Let's clear the area around the Rift first before we decide whether to explore it further," he said decisively.

Roselia nodded, gripping her dark blade. "Understood. Let's move."

"Let's go in, but first, let me claim ownership of this Rift," Leon said, pulling out his Ascender card. He pointed it at the Rift, activating the card to scan it. The card emitted a faint hum as it began the process.

Leon waited patiently, observing the Rift as the scan completed. Moments later, a series of notifications flashed across his card.

{ Congratulations, Ascender! You have gained ownership of Rift A209. }