Bab 563: Awake Afresh

Ryan landed, staggering forward tiredly. Several pearls of sweat had left their streaming mark on his face, and his breath was ragged and pacing.

Revant's blank expression did not change as Ryan stood up; however, he did raise his head a little bit, hinting at slight disdain without having to convey it with all his facial features.

"You have come back after failing?" he said.

Ryan grimaced.

"I have searched every angle of the rift. Not the smallest life exists in this place. I think we may be the only ones here right now."

Revant stared at him for a bit, then shook his head with a click of his tongue.

"Foolish and oblivious mortal."

"What did you say to me?" Ryan took a step forward, his face wrinkling together in anger.

"You couldn't even take care of such a menial task that you were given by my master. Foolish, unwise, and oblivious—are you so weak that you can't see the obvious?"