Departure

Izpalut's expression was serious today.

"Lu Cang."

"Starting today, we're going on a long trip."

Lu Cang blinked in surprise. "A long trip?"

Kumiloni answered, "That's right, Harvest Moon has arrived."

"We're going to take on a very dangerous dungeon."

Lu Cang: "Wait, you're going by yourselves?"

"You can't take me with you?"

Chicheng leaned against the wall and nodded seriously. "Kid, this time is different from before."

"What we're challenging is a Tier 7 dungeon."

"We might not have the leeway to protect you."

A Tier 7 dungeon?

"Wait, aren't you only Level 5?"

Lu Cang was no longer the clueless newbie he once was. In the past few days, he had diligently learned much about the common knowledge of this world.

A Tier 7 dungeon was practically the most ferocious dungeon in the world.

The tier of a dungeon corresponded to the level of adventurers.

A team of Level 2 adventurers could challenge a Tier 2 dungeon.

Level 3 adventurers could challenge Tier 3, and so on.

Even so, many adventurers still died in dungeons corresponding to their own tier.

The higher the tier of the dungeon, the more dangerous it was.

Exploring a Tier 5 dungeon at Level 5 actually had a much higher death rate than a Level 2 adventurer exploring a Tier 2 dungeon.

Lu Cang looked up and asked, "Iz, isn't this too risky?"

Iz said, "Lu Cang, we are stronger than you think."

Lu Cang retorted seriously, "I know you're strong, but crossing two tiers, you should understand what that means better than I do."

Lu Cang looked up and asked Iz, "Iz, if you're being honest, could you have beaten me when I was Level 4, back when you were Level 2?"

Iz responded without hesitation, "I would have won."

Tsk...

He forgot Iz was an arrogant guy.

Lu Cang didn't believe for a second that Iz could have beaten him at Level 4.

At Level 4, he would have possessed at least four god-tier talents.

Let alone fighting a Level 2 Izpalut, even fighting a Level 4 Izpalut, Lu Cang didn't think he would lose again.

Moreover, the only reason Izpalut could beat him now was because of his seasoned combat experience, deeper understanding of magic, more learned spells, and hidden trump cards...

These factors would gradually be caught up as he grew.

"Iz!"

"You taught me not to act recklessly, didn't you?"

Their previous actions were one thing, but this action of theirs...

was truly tempting fate.

Lu Cang couldn't just stand by and watch them do something so dangerous.

However, the one to continue the argument was no longer Iz.

It was Kumiloni.

Kumiloni crouched down, facing Lu Cang, and said softly, "Lu Cang."

"This expedition isn't just for our party."

"This is a large-scale joint expedition. Not only the Kingdom of Loren, but powerful adventurer groups from nearby kingdoms will also be coming."

"This is also why we'll be resting in Rhein Town. When Harvest Moon arrives, that will be our assembly day."

"Furthermore, this dungeon isn't just for the bounty; we have a reason we absolutely have to go."

"You should know that if dungeons are left unattended for too long, the Demonic Beasts will leave the dungeon and bring disaster to the outside world."

"The disaster brought by the Demonic Beasts from a Tier 7 dungeon would be world-ending."

"The subsequent Wars and the Month of Fire, the Storage and the Month of Cold, the Death and the Month of Destruction, will undoubtedly expand the scope of the disaster to unimaginable levels."

"We must clear out this dungeon during the Month of Fortune and Harvest, a month suitable for campaigning."

"This is our responsibility."

Kumiloni made herself very clear: they indeed had a reason they absolutely had to go.

Chicheng also crouched down, "Kid, don't worry."

"We'll definitely come back."

Hey, hey...

That's precisely the kind of thing I'm afraid of you saying.

You've already got a ton of flags on your back, Chicheng.

Completely covered in flags.

If you're going to say right now that you have a childhood friend waiting for you back home to marry, you're truly dead...

Iz also crouched down, showing a cheerful smile, "We'll be back in half a month, trust me."

"Besides, you need Kumiloni to perform the ceremony for you, right?"

"Without Kumiloni here, you can only continue leveling up after you turn 16."

"She definitely won't abandon you either."

Seeing Iz's smile, Lu Cang's worry intensified.

I really don't want to hear you say things like that, Iz...

The more you talk, the more I feel like you're not coming back at all.

But.

What could I possibly do to stop them?

Clearing the seventh-tier dungeon was something they had already decided.

After spending so many days together.

Based on Lu Cang's understanding of their sense of justice, they would absolutely not ignore a seventh-tier dungeon.

Moreover, they had also arranged a meeting time with others; breaking this promise would harm the adventurers waiting for them.

It's not like I can harm everyone for my own personal worries.

Seeing Lu Cang's dejected expression.

Iz thought for a moment, then said, "Lu Cang, Harvest Moon is the best month for exploring dungeons."

"While we're gone, you can also explore some dungeons."

"With your talent, you'll eventually need to explore dungeons too."

"We can't always be by your side."

Iz patted Lu Cang's shoulder, "I haven't left you any magic books."

"Because I will return, and I will personally teach you how to proceed on your path of magic."

Iz smiled confidently, "I am a Mage full of dreams, and I won't fall easily until I reach the root of magic... absolutely not."

"And I'm very strong, stronger than all Mages, the strongest Mage, so... I'll definitely be fine."

Lu Cang met Iz's gaze.

Biting his lip.

This body really was prone to crying, but this time Lu Cang held back.

Lu Cang nodded resiliently, "Iz, I hope you are as strong as you say you are."

"I haven't learned the content after Magic Enhancement."

"If you die there, I'll lose my inheritance."

Iz revealed a confident smile, "Naturally."

Chicheng: "And me, I'm strong too, you know... I'm not weaker than him! With a War Emperor like me in this party, you can rest assured, little guy."

"When we finish this job, we'll be true heroes."

"Haha, of course, we are now too~"

Lu Cang glanced at the Warrior.

Chicheng, you're the one I'm most worried about.

Iz is one thing, but you feel like the one most likely to die there, spouting so many flags as soon as you open your mouth.

Kumiloni: "It's getting late, we should depart."

"The beginning of Moon Phase's change is when the influence is strongest... we can't waste this precious time, can't waste the blessing of luck."

Iz looked at Kumiloni, "Mm."

He patted Lu Cang's shoulder again, "Let's go, wait for me to come back."

With that, they waved goodbye to Lu Cang and left separately.

Iz and the others' departure

left Lu Cang's heart feeling empty.

Since arriving in this other world, he had almost always been with these guys.

After watching Iz and the others leave, Lu Cang stared at the doorway in the lobby for a long time, as if this entire other world.

had become one where he was all alone.