章 154: Tower of Trials 2nd Floor

The first rays of dawn peeked through the blinds, painting golden stripes across Noah's room. He stretched languidly in his bed, the pleasant ache in his muscles a reminder of yesterday's exhilarating adventures. The snowy slopes, the scorching desert, the thrilling battle with the waves – it all seemed like a dream, a testament to the extraordinary day they had shared.

A smile played on his lips as he remembered their final duel on the chessboard. Arthur's unexpected victory had been a delightful surprise, a reminder that even the most competitive games were best enjoyed when shared with a friend. He understands his father's suggestion to make friends. Life is more fun this way. Besides he could use them later, the reason why he was strengthening his bond with Arthur, he was worth investing some of his time into for the bigger picture later. With a newfound sense of energy, he threw off the covers and headed toward the bathroom.