Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Last Arrival

Cormac and Durin exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of what was going on in Jett's head. Durin, still not fully grasping the situation, said, "You heard the kid. Go on, give it a shot."

With a deep breath, Cormac stepped forward, drawing his sword. The Serpentine Queen, weakened and unable to fight back, glared at him with defiant eyes.

Cormac hesitated for a moment, then plunged his blade into her heart, ending her suffering with a final, swift stroke.

"I… I leveled up ten times with just that?"

Jett watched with satisfaction, his mind already racing with thoughts of what lay ahead. 'That's it, get stronger.'

"Is that what you were planning all along? Surely I am not worthy of such a gift," Cormac asked, bowing deeply.

"You don't have to be modest about these things. Besides, it's not a gift," Jett replied, feeling a bit flustered by the bow.

"Huh?" Cormac was confused.