Good News!

"Hey, why is my son taking so long? Did something happen to him?"

Outside the Dawnreach Plaza, beneath the pale glow of the moonlight, three figures stood together, gazing at the massive archway of the Genesis Rift Dungeon.

It seemed that time inside and outside the dungeon was synchronized, for night had already fallen beyond its gates.

"No. Didn't you hear? He entered the Awakening Altar with the Third Princess. He should be all right."

Cedric looked at his wife speechlessly. This was the nth time she'd asked the same question. Although he was a little anxious himself, could she calm down for just a second?

"But they also said he took the test, and even took down that guy called Hugo with one punch. The Lionheart family has already come to complain. When did he become so strong? Why don't I know about this?"

Seraphine was relentless, continuing to babble without caring how exasperated her husband looked.