Betrayal

"Out already?" Abel looked around speechlessly. He had appeared beside the crystal-clear lake.

He had originally looked forward to exploring the Ancient Ruins, expecting to search through the entire site. He had not expected to be automatically teleported out after receiving only a few rewards.

"What a pity!" He shook his head. He would not be able to enter again for another ten years. Ten years was not a particularly long time for the people here, but to him, it was an extremely long time.

However, perhaps his strength would increase again over the next ten years. Maybe when he returned, he would finally be able to truly explore these ruins.

"Wizard Abel, thank you so much for this!" The barbarian Fex walked up to Abel, bowed, and thanked him with utmost sincerity.

"Fex, we adventured together. Helping each other is only natural!" Abel smiled and returned a wizard's salute.

"I hope I can meet you here again in ten years. Then we can explore these ruins together once more!" the barbarian Fex continued.

Abel paused. He had never heard of the Adventuring Team being re-formed ten years later. Moreover, if this was an invitation, Giant Horn should have been the one extending it.

"Wizard Abel, I'm very grateful to you as well!" The half-elf Leon also bowed and said with a smile.

"Everyone, it'll be dark soon. Let's leave first and find a place to set up camp. We can talk after we've rested!" Giant Horn interrupted them and pointed at the sky.

Abel was about to refuse. Since the adventure had ended, he could leave the Adventuring Team and fly directly back to Xilian City instead of slowly making his way back with the rest of the team.

"Wizard Abel, I have something to discuss with you after