After watching Alya wander back into the tunnels of the World Tree, Albert continued staring at the pure white fog, not saying a word.
Behind him, the rest of the group, understandably, felt restless just looking at the fog. They had expected a long and drawn-out fight with some demons... but now they were just watching some fog?
Putting their weapons back into their sheaths, the group awaited Albert's next words... but they never came as Albert just continued mindlessly gazing at the fog.
Whispering to Kevin right next to him, Liam asked.
"Hey, go ask him what we're supposed to do."
Nudging Liam's shoulders, Kevin met Liam's gaze and replied.
"Why don't you go ask?"
"...if you do it this time, I'll do it next time!"
"WHEN THE HELL IS THERE GOING TO BE A NEXT TIME!?"