With no monsters or enemies to fight at present, Zack found himself reconsidering an idea he had previously dismissed: creating monsters of his own, then killing them to gain experience. Before, this method seemed inefficient, almost like cheating, especially since he had been surrounded by plenty of adversaries who provided real combat experience. The thrill of facing genuine threats, and unpredictable opponents, and honing his battle instincts had always been more valuable to him. But now, the situation has changed.
He was stuck in a waiting game, with time slipping by and no real progress to show for it. The idea of summoning his own monsters began to feel more like a practical solution rather than an indulgence. It was a way to keep his strength growing when other opportunities for combat weren't presenting themselves.
