After thinking it over for a while, Abner decided to stick to the original plan and follow the military squad into Paz Valley.
For one thing, given the current situation, it would probably be difficult to find a guide other than the military or the Rose School.
For another, if Xio's team truly ran into danger, he could still provide timely assistance...
As for danger, he considered himself no weaker than a Pirate Admiral, and with Edwina assisting him, he feared no opponent below the Demigod level.
Moreover, even if a Demigod really made a move, with the Tarot Club and Dream Labyrinth Tower at his back, he had means to hold out for a while... And as long as he escaped the Demigod's perception, he was confident that he could flee or hide.
Of course, if he unfortunately encountered an Angel-level existence, he could only pray that the Earth Mother Goddess or the God of Knowledge and Wisdom truly favored him...
Abner had never considered giving up for the time being and returning after the dust settled... In this world, everything was fraught with danger. It was impossible to obtain the main ingredient for a Sequence 5 potion without taking risks. If he gave up this time, would he also give up the next time he encountered a similar situation? Besides, he had a feeling that if he missed this opportunity, it would be a long time before he found the main ingredient for Mysticism Mentor again...
Having made up his mind, Abner looked at Xio, who had just finished eating, and told her about his experiences in the Dream Labyrinth Tower. Since both of them had signed a Contract with Mr. Gaston, they had never discussed this matter Above the Gray Fog, so this was Xio's first time