"I'll wait here for you and guard the entrance." Sergei's eyes lit up, and without a second thought, he decided to wait for Anse.
This was a high-end "gold-run" party. Missing it would be too foolish.
He feared death, yet he itched to explore if he did not go in. He would have reservations about working with others, but teaming up with a Paladin was simply the best option.
"Sure." Anse did not refuse. He pointed at the corpses scattered across the ground. "Mr. Sergei, I'll have to trouble you with dividing the loot as well. I don't mind taking less—just make it as fair as possible."
"Don't worry." Sergei understood what he meant.
There was probably nothing valuable on the Zombies anyway. There was no need to stir up conflict over them.
Anse waved Elise over, and the two moved away from the pit.
"I've gained some insight into my innate magic. I'm planning to return to Horley to consolidate it. Will you come with me?"
Elise's expression turned strange when she heard that. "Consolidate it?"
"Mm—meaning I've made some progress," Anse forcibly explained.
"Progress?" Elise stared into his eyes, unsure what to say. "Your rate of growth rivals that of a reincarnated Saint. How long will it take?"
"An hour or two, I guess," Anse estimated.
"Heh heh, go on then, my magical prodigy. I'll keep watch here." Elise waved her hand and rode her Flying Carpet into the sky.
Anse immediately activated the Scepter of Protection and teleported to the Astrolabe Track Formation in the Black Tower. He could no longer contain his excitement.
He brought up his Character Sheet and touched the class option:
Increase Sorcerer level or choose a new class. Increase Sorcerer level.
``` [Level Up: Level 11 Sorcerer!]
[Your True Dragon