78. Gifts

The skeletal spider was engulfed by darkness disappearing. "I'll allow you to live and as a good host I'll allow each of you to take or ask one thing. Think of it as a gift for bringing me a few things to think on for the next years." The words sounded in good faith but they knew there could be hidden dangers.

Gil stepped forward knowing they would need to make the best of this to gain benefits for the party but also for their kingdom as well. "Sir part of our test to advance our party is to defeat monsters here, gather knowledge, and treasures. Our kingdom knows little of the history of these ruins and I hope to ask for some history and religious books to bring back with us if possible." The others were impressed by Gil's smart request. He had immediately thought of something to help improve not just the party but the kingdom. The hero title was showing.