Chapter 78: Over-geared

Wearing his grey cloak to hide his identity, Aito walked through the streets of the second floor with a thoughtful expression. 

For the first time in a while, he wasn't in the mood to train. His previous interaction with Ogoro had troubled him in more ways than one, preventing him to think straight. 

Why was he so affected by those, even though he knew he had made the safest decision? The most logical one. He kept wondering if he was truly a coward, although multiple past events proved it to be false. 

Somehow, his refusal to help Ogoro felt… well, he didn't feel good about it. 

To forget about that weird feeling, he decided to visit Ainar and pick up what was promised to him. Certain it'd boost his morale to gain new equipment. 

But the closer he got to the minerian's stall, the more another idea sprouted in his head. What if… just what if he could safely use the hidden staircase?