Battle Begins

"So, who's ready to explore these ruins with me and find a room full of treasure?" Grant said with a chuckle, making everyone laugh, knowing that finding a treasure room was unheard of.

"Let's not waste any time and get going since, in an hour, the potion's effect will wear off, and by then, we will reach the exploration area," Grant declared, putting the relic back in his space ring before turning and walking away.

Nero scanned the group of nine, locating Livio and Lance, who had come with them. All three brothers were present, and beside them were eight other individuals, all of whom seemed to be of the third Rank.

He silently followed their lead, waiting for the perfect opportunity to act. His plan was simply to kill one or, if possible, two of the brothers right as the battle began.

However, he had to wait since taking action before they revealed their motives would mean fighting against nearly a hundred individuals.