Aric stood at the entrance of the ruins with his team, observing the other groups as they made their way inside. The air was thick with anticipation, and the ruins loomed ominously before them, whispering secrets of ancient power and untold treasures.
Aric's eyes wandered to the young women among the other teams, their beauty catching his attention. "There are many beautiful girls here," he mused. "I could take some of them back to my place."
However, he quickly refocused on the task at hand. This expedition was not just about the ruins but also about identifying and eliminating potential threats to his own power.
"System, did you find any other protagonists other than Jarod?" Aric asked, his voice low and intent.
["Ding! Host, indeed. There is another protagonist named Ye Chen."]
Aric rolled his eyes. "What a cliché name. Every syllable reeks of a protagonist."
"Where is he?" Aric inquired, his curiosity piqued.
