Max's lips curled into a confident smile, a spark of mischief flickering in his eyes. "I got the lightning essence stones," he said, his tone brimming with triumph. "And I also left a little gift for the Thunder Monarch Hall. I believe they'll like it." He finished with a sly smirk, clearly savoring the chaos he'd sown back in the collapsing cavern.
Arlen's brows rose in curiosity, and he tilted his head, his voice cautious but eager. "So, what are your plans now?"
Max fell silent for a moment, his eyes lowering in thought as he weighed his next steps carefully. Then he straightened. "Of course, we'll go to the Hunter Association as planned," he said, his voice firm. "But I also want to start looking for some clues about the Star Stone."
