บท 170: The Third Trial: Challenge of Progression

After two hours of silent rest, Adam finally rose to his feet, his mana cape billowing behind him as though eager to follow his movements.

"What's that?" He said in confusion as he realised he had been lying on it the whole time.

With its serene blue hue and undulating form, he found it remarkably stylish and couldn't help but smile like a kid.

"Octavia, do you see this? Don't I look like a superhero now?" He asked, taking weird poses, and causing her to facepalm.

"How can you be so strong yet act like a fool most of the time?" She answered, her voice filled with exasperation.

"That's just who I am. Got a problem with that?" He retorted, his happy eyes narrowing at the beast-like woman.

"N... No. Let's continue to the second floor!" She stuttered, standing up and rushing up the stairs, unwilling to anger him after what she had witnessed.