Caleb Li and Rose walked through the dense forest. Rose's nerves were all tensed up while Caleb Li remained calm and casual.
"P-Please, let's return," Rose begged for the umpteenth time.
"Why should we do that?" Caleb Li paused in his tracks and looked at her. "I know you're scared, but you don't have to worry. With me here, nothing will happen to you."
"Besides, this is a chance for you to train yourself against powerful monsters."
"You call fighting a Grade-2 Monster *training*?" She rolled her eyes, not believing him for a second.
"Yes." He nodded. "In the ancient realm, I've read about people breaking through during life-and-death battles.
If you fight against a much more powerful monster, you can stimulate your potential and have a breakthrough."
"Why do you think I've gained my current strength?"
When Rose heard him, she opened her mouth, but words failed to come out.