Once they were certain there was no one within hundreds of meters who could possibly detect them, Gladius and Arianna paused to collect their thoughts. They didn't dare deactivate the cloaks - caution was their watchword now - but their minds were already racing ahead, planning their next move.
Gladius was the first to break the silence, his voice barely above a whisper.
"We can't stay here any longer," he mused, a note of frustration in his tone. "You've managed to reach Origin Expert, and my sword spirit has grown to match the same state, but..." He trailed off, shaking his head.
Arianna nodded slowly, understanding the unspoken concern. "But it's not enough," she finished for him. "Not against Arcane Mastery Mages. We'd be outmatched and overwhelmed in seconds."
