After much contemplation, John decided he would scout ahead alone.
He pulled Adam back with one hand and whispered to the duo, "I'll go in first, scout the way. If there's no immediate danger, follow after two minutes."
John's decision was rooted in the stark contrast of strength between them.
The bond they shared was solid, and John had always had a good impression of both Blue Sea and Adam.
Had it been anyone else, John might not have cared for their safety.
From John's perspective, even though there was a mysterious force behind the entrance that shielded against his divine power, it didn't necessarily mean that this entity was stronger than him.
The previous incident at Bone Cave had involved the god-tier deity, Fallen Angel Leviathan, and only then was the mercenary quest labeled as the highest difficulty - red.
