A Game of Deception

A lot of things have also occurred to Glade during the time that they were away. In fact, the king has finally progressed to the depths of the [Ruined City] after defeating a couple more guards who were ranked [A+] evolved. 

"Congratulations! You've reached a whole new world record!" Pier said to the elven king.

"What record would that be? As far as I'm concerned, I am the first person to ever explore the Ruined City." Glade said to the god whom he'd have preferred not talking to at all.

"You really like spoiling all the fun out of things, don't you?' Pier said to the elf who disregarded his comment altogether as he pushed a stone brick from the wall.

"You've really grown from the moment you stepped in here you know that? A lot of people would've already died from the get go yet here you are." Pier told Glade who sounded like a proud parent, giving a speech on graduation day.