The skirmishes within the Red Jade Valley continued, albeit with diminished intensity.
From a bird's-eye view, one would notice a significant number of individuals retreating from the valley.
Not everyone possessed the courage or strength to remain.
"Search for more red jade," commanded a lean, fierce-looking man near the entrance to the valley. "If you come across others, kill them on sight."
His name was Luke, the very same individual who had advanced from a Rank A Hero to Rank S.
By now, tales of his feats echoed throughout the Red Jade Valley.
"Yes, sir!" His subordinates responded in unison, bowing slightly before heading further into the valley.
Only once they were at a safe distance did they dare to whisper amongst themselves. "The boss seems even more powerful now."
"If only we could use the red jade too," one mused, lost in daydreams, "maybe we could become Rank S Heroes as well."
