In his exploration, Aiden stumbled upon a small clearing surrounded by thick, gnarled trees. The spot was perfect for an ambush or a last stand, should he need to defend himself or his teammates.
He marked it in his mind, considering it a potential fallback position if things turned dire during the real event.
Moving onward, Aiden encountered a few evolved monsters which he silently slayed. The strongest of them was an initiate beginner rank, which gave him a few points.
Looking at the leaderboard on his watch, Aiden found his name.
Rank 95: Aiden Raines
He scanned the list of the top 200, finding only one familiar name.
Rank 45: Lila Carnell
"She is doing quite well," Aiden remarked, impressed to see Lila's name in the top 50.