With that brief interlude over, it was naturally time to continue exploring this pitch-black cavern.
Although they could use magic like [Light Spell] for illumination, with the situation still unknown, it was better not to make such a conspicuous move.
No one knew what kinds of monsters lurked in the thirtieth floor, or whether there were any other unusual places like the pond from before.
Using [Light Spell] in such complete darkness was practically the same as announcing their location to any dangers that might be lurking nearby.
Of course, another reason was that it let Eve stay close by his side.
Feeling the unsteady breathing beside him, Lin Mo suddenly took her hand.
"The terrain ahead is a little complicated. I'm afraid you might fall..."
"Mm."
In truth, given Eve's strength, her sense of balance was excellent. Even if she tripped over something, she might stumble, but she did not expose Lin Mo's rather clumsy excuse. She merely nodded and responded softly.
For all this time, Eve had been wholly devoted to training. Her mind had been filled with how to improve her strength and how to prove herself... Forget holding hands—she rarely even spoke with boys.
When they went out adventuring together, even when her classmates in the party chatted with her, she would only half-heartedly respond. The concept of romance had never existed in her mind.
But... he was different.
His powerful strength and unrivaled talent were like a bandit, crashing into Eve's heart in the most direct way possible and forcing her to face this boy who was even younger than herself.
Eve recalled everything they had experienced together during this time.
Honestly, she could not even remember when the change had begun...
But without realizing it, her impression of Lin Mo seemed to have shifted