New skills! Yes! And all unique ones at that. These were not the common skills of a Celestiphant. Damian was overjoyed—finally, he had something to work with.
The group continued wandering across the vast green field, tackling and analyzing various monsters. His two squires, Elias and Lumi, gained experience and leveled up bit by bit, occasionally joined by Toph when he felt up for it and recovered enough. As their mana ran low, others assisted in containing the monsters, leaving the final blows for the squires to land. Progression wasn't the main goal, however. They roamed and camped in scenic locations, savoring their packed meals while slowly making their way toward the dungeon's key point leading to the upper levels.
