Now, Nova began to worry about forming a team with Watson's Family cousins. Viewing people's lives simply as numbers concerned Nova a lot.
'Are they really trying to kill the King? Also, why are they in such a hurry?'
Gradually doubts began to appear in Nova's mind. The more he learns about the situation, the more his doubt intensifies.
Unable to find any answer, Nova stopped thinking about everything.
'I'll just escape if any danger arises.'
"Nova, did you bring your jacket?" Eric asked when the temperature around them began to drop.
Nova nodded.
"Let's wear them right now. We are only a few minutes away from Winterland."
After wearing the jacket, both Nova and Eric resumed their journey.
While they were walking, the weather began to gradually cool. The grassland was covered with snow here and there.
After taking a step, Nova found himself in a snowy field. He appeared in an unfamiliar place suddenly and there's not even a trace of grass or trees. He couldn't find anything related to spring.
As far as he could see, everything was covered in snow, and even with a jacket over his combat suit, Nova felt a biting chill.
"Magical, right!" Eric appeared behind him, "This is how the region works on the first floor."
"There is no clear boundary between the region and one cannot see the other regions with eyes. But if you cross a certain distance, you will magically reach another region."
Nova's eyes lit up after hearing Eric. To experience the feeling, he again jumped back.
'Wow, I came back again!'
When Nova jumped back, he came to Graden of Spring. He's back to where he was a few seconds ago.
'Wow, I can't see the Winterland. But it's just a step away from me.'
"So that's why it is called Labyrinth of Wonders!" Nova exclaimed after experiencing it.
"Yes it is, but you've only seen the tip of the iceberg. There are far more mysterious wonders just on the first floor."
"There are only less than a thousand people who reached the ninth floor successfully, but even they didn't dare to claim that they knew everything about the labyrinth."
Hearing Eric, Nova nodded in affirmation. He didn't think a single person was capable enough to discover the mysteries of the labyrinth.
Although Nova learned a lot about the first floor before coming inside from his grandmother, he continuously encountered things that he didn't learn from her.
'No wonder grandma opposed me to become an explorer!'
"We are just five minutes away from the meeting place, they have a campfire, come on hurry up," Eric said and led the way.
"Good thing, I don't like the weather here."
Feeling the cold, Nova hurriedly followed behind him. He did not like the winter season much, and Winterland made it worse.
"Eric, you are finally back and who is behind you?"
A robust man called Eric from afar, showing his well-defined physique. He didn't wear any shirt and didn't appear to be affected by the cold weather.
"Ray, this is our new teammate, Nova."
"And Nova, this is Ray Renold. A member of Watson Aristocracy and my friend."
'Watson Aristocracy? What is that and why didn't explain it fully?'
While Nova was wondering about the new term, Ray came near him and patted his shoulder.
"Nova, welcome to our team. Nice to meet you."
"Thank you, sir, and nice to meet you too."
Although Nova felt awkward talking to him, he greeted Ray in the same way. He also didn't know whether Ray was from a Noble family or not, so for safety, he addressed him politely.
"No need to use formal words, just call me Ray like Eric does." Ray grinned while explaining.
'Like hell, I would do that.'
Although Ray acted open and friendly, Nova didn't think it was real. His acting was very childish and his way of speech was also ackward.
'Probably the first time he talked like this. But why is he acting in front of me?'
'Did he want something from me? Or is everything just my imagination?'
"No sir, I'm comfortable with addressing you respectfully."
Nova forced himself to reply while smiling bitterly in his heart.
Ray looked like a giant gorilla upon closer look. He's about seven feet tall and squeezing Nova's hand like a banana.
'Take your hands away, asshole!'