Chapter 35: The beast

"Good enough... I'll stay for a day and leave tomorrow," Kael said, and the man nodded.

"Yes, yes... that would be great," the man replied with a smile.

"Now, time to rest and prepare for tomorrow. This place is part of the Low Lands, and not just here but a vast expanse of land. I can't grow stronger in this place—I need to head to the Middle Lands. But I doubt the people here know the way. Still, I remember the direction those terrifying beings went. I should follow them.

"There are two ways to grow stronger: one is by killing beings with the same concept as mine, and the other is through training... but I don't even fully understand what my concept is yet," Kael pondered as he walked out.

Outside, the two guards and Ailey were waiting.

"What happened? Is Dad okay?" Ailey asked, worry evident in her tone.

Kael nodded, and she rushed inside.