"Oh wow! Leveling speed's insane!"
Bradley, lounging nearby and leeching XP, leveled up as though he were strapped to a rocket. Early on, every few elite monsters earned him a full level. By the time the last waves of monsters were cleared, he had climbed to Level 19, just shy of the Level 20 milestone.
"Broke. Absolutely broke. A Level 25 elite boss, and all I get is trash."
As the final elite boss fell, Orson checked the loot. There were no brilliant purple beams signaling legendary items—just a few unimpressive blue-tier gear pieces.
"You've obtained 5 gold."
"You've obtained a dungeon quest scroll: [Dragon Maiden]."
"Wait, an Abyss-level dungeon lead?"
Orson paused, intrigued. He opened his inventory to examine the scroll.
[Lost Kingdom of the Frost Dragon]: Travel to the outskirts of Purple Thunder Fortress to search for the maiden. Danger awaits at every turn. The gods will pray for your survival—good luck!
