"I was overthinking it!"
"We're in another world right now, full of dark creatures everywhere, and opportunities for breakthroughs are all around."
"Instead of envying Onyx, it's better to work on improving our own strength in a down-to-earth manner."
This was Gronthar's realization, and also that of Earthshaker and Drakthul.
It had to be said, this kind of internal, healthy competition could sometimes lead to an epiphany.
...
The void passage was as calm as still water.
Lolth the Spider Queen seemed to have vanished on the other side, neither appearing nor making a sound.
But Orion knew Lolth was still there.
Lolth's aura was still present; guarding the void passage was her responsibility, and she couldn't possibly leave now.
Lolth remaining silent didn't bother Orion; he immersed half his mind in the Survivor's Platform and sent a message to Aerin.
"Miss Aerin, quickly bring out the good things you've accumulated during this time."
