Chapter 163: Valen, Hero Class (Light)

A few hours had passed since the gate had opened.

Aengus occasionally used his All-Seeing Eyes, scanning the surroundings for any sign of Aria, all the while moving steadily toward the Trial Ground.

Along the way, he encountered various monsters and groups of humans, but he paid them no attention. His time was precious, and distractions would only slow him down.

The landscape stretched on endlessly, with nothing but rocky terrain and clusters of trees breaking the monotony. Each step felt like a crawl against the vastness of the distance, making it seem as if the Trial Ground was constantly shifting farther away.

He hadn't seen any trace of Sofia or her group either. He could only hope they were surviving well enough on their own. If he encountered them, he would help as much as possible, but not to the extent of risking his life.

Crash!

Boom!