The moment their vision returned on the other side, Aster let out a soft sigh. The sight of open grasslands, bathed in the gentle light of a low-hanging sun, with scattered forests dotting the horizon, stirred a faint sense of nostalgia within him.
"What should we do while we wait for Cassy?" Liz asked as they lingered near the entrance.
"Some light hunting, maybe," Kali suggested with a shrug. "Or we could go after an Area Boss."
Aster caught their exchange and smiled wryly. "No, let's keep it casual for now."
To avoid widening the gap between the girls' levels, it was better to wait for Cassy before tackling more significant prey. Sticking to smaller hunts was the best approach until she joined them on the 21st floor.
"Sounds reasonable. We'll get busy once they arrive, after all," Tina added, a faint, excited smile tugging at her lips.
