Even with the route Roxy had drawn on the map, they still encountered plenty of dangerous monsters along the way. For example...
"Oh! Cain, look! There are so many big birds in the sky!"
Riding on the giant lizard's back, Eris excitedly pointed them out to Cain behind her.
Cain narrowed his eyes and clicked his tongue inwardly. The Begaritt Continent certainly lived up to its reputation as the second most dangerous continent. Dangerous monsters were everywhere...
"Those are Griffins! Everyone, dismount and prepare for battle!"
At the front of the party, Paul anxiously shouted to the members handling transport behind him. He then drew the sword at his waist, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
A flock of Griffins this size was no joke. Even with powerhouses like the North God and Sword God present, the danger remained considerable. The entire adventuring party could even be wiped out.
Over a hundred B-rank Griffins, each several meters in size, stared down at them with blood-red eyes. They beat their wings and swooped toward them at tremendous speed, as though the people below were merely treats waiting beneath their claws.
"They're about five kilometers away. Shall I deal with them, Lord Cain?"
Alexander leaped onto the giant lizard's back from beside it and addressed Cain, the King Dragon Sword in his hand.
"No need. Protect Rudeus and the others. Leave a group of monsters like this to me. Save your strength for conquering the labyrinth."
Cain turned and smiled at Roxy, who looked bewildered behind him. After reassuring her with a few words, he told Eris to stay by her side, then sprang off the giant lizard and calmly gazed at the dark mass of Griffins on the horizon.
Vast amounts of magic power began blazing around the black-haired boy. He