As Betty finished speaking, everyone turned in unison to look at the Teleportation Array.
The Teleportation Array kept flashing red, illuminating everything in the dark chamber.
A moment later, two tall teenage boys and Mahoraga of the Twelve Dharma Wheels, who was steadily shrinking himself, appeared before them.
"Welcome back, Kasira!"
Betty was the first to speak, congratulating the two of them.
"Easy peasy!"
Radeus brushed his bangs aside, looking thoroughly pleased with himself.
"You little..."
Before Rudeus could finish, he was pulled into a firm, warm embrace.
Paul hugged Radeus and Rudeus tightly, letting out a sigh of relief.
"Thank goodness!"
"You're both all right! Thank goodness!"
Paul's voice trembled uncontrollably, and his grip kept tightening until Rudeus could barely breathe.
Although Radeus really wanted to say, "No saying 'thank goodness'!" right then, one look at Paul's expression convinced him to keep his mouth shut.
He had a feeling that if he dared speak, something serious would happen the very next second-physically serious!
Mahoraga, meanwhile, knew exactly how to read the situation. After setting down all the treasure in his hands, he quietly returned to Radeus's shadow without disturbing anyone.
He, Mahoraga, knew how to read the room!
After a while, Paul calmed down and released them.
"What about the Hydra? Did you kill it?"
Looking at the small pile of gold, silver, and treasure behind Radeus and Rudeus, Paul asked somewhat hesitantly.
"Of course! Who do you think we are? Ever heard of the Seven Great Powers?"
"One measly Hydra was easy to deal with, even after it mutated!"
Radeus folded his arms and spoke proudly.
"Heh..."
Rudeus said nothing. Who was it that had just been roasted crispy outside and tender inside by the Hydra's White Flame?
"Father, behind us are some spoils we collected on the