46 Chapter46-The Narrow Bridge

"It's good that you're alright," Carlos Bartel began, "Everyone, remain vigilant. Our earlier success was due to my guards taking the brunt of the attack up front. If we get too close to the Cave Bats, it's still perilous."

"..."

Hearing Carlos's words, the students couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt; their pride had indeed gotten the better of them.

Yet, Carlos's account wasn't entirely accurate.

Had Howard not been so precise in picking off the approaching Cave Bats, Carlos's guards alone would have struggled to safeguard so many.

Unfortunately, the cavern's dimness concealed much. 

No one witnessed the damage dealt by Howard. 

Even Abby, who stayed close to him, remained oblivious to his exceptional skills.

It couldn't be helped; the skills Howard deployed this time were foundational and hardly eye-catching.