With Lia now wielding the B-Grade Verdant Lifespring Staff-Sword, a weapon Daniel had already marked for an eventual SSS-Talent upgrade, their immediate preparations were largely complete.
Ayra was off terrorizing the platform's weightlifting equipment, probably using an Adamantium Impact Pillar fragment as a dumbbell.
Daniel was equipped with his S-Grade Fists of Fury and Solar Annihilation, A-Grade handwear, a reliable C-Grade bow, and a familiar currently attempting to learn [Wall Adhesion Claws], albeit by repeatedly face-planting into the side of a supply crate. Progress was slow.
"One last thing," Daniel said, patting Lia's shoulder reassuringly as she admired her new weapon, its gentle green glow making her look even more serene.
"Information. The most valuable weapon of all, or so the boring instructors used to say.
Turns out, they weren't entirely wrong."
Lia tilted her head, her grey eyes curious.
