Hymn of Strength

One sentence destroyed Aaran's plan. He had placed his bets on the dungeon's reward, but now that he had found it, he was told he couldn't use it.

"…"

He sighed, fiddling with the flare Donovan gave him. With most goblins destroyed, it was his only hope to get out of there unharmed.

But calling for help would complicate things, and the magic tower would take the grimoire.

"I would be rewarded, but it won't be nearly as good as the grimoire."

[Give it up, boy. It's better to get what little you can.]

"…yeah, it's a shame to leave it here..." Aaran said, staring at the grimoire. "Let's get out of here."

No sooner had he taken a step than another notification flashed before him.

[The Goddess of Salvation looks at the user.]

Aaran smiled inwardly. He wasn't sure his acting would work on her, but it seemed he had underestimated his skills.