A mystical cave…
Actually, a gaping hole next to the lava river.
It was akin to an entrance to the underworld, Jack feeling LOTS of Mana oozing out of it. In fact, even he couldn't help but gulp as he too stared with expectation.
EVOLVE, was it? The Instructor was already gesturing for them to go forward! For once the Newborns, Jack included, didn't show any hesitation as they rushed forward.
This cave was beckoning them over! Hell, even the system seemed eager…
[Ding! Awakening Grounds Detected!]
[Ding! Awakening Grounds Detected!]
[Ding! Awakening Grounds Detected!]
This was the good stuff!
Yet they all stopped near the entrance, a pathway opening for Jack. At this moment, he was akin to a king with devoted subjects, none daring to slight him in the least.
And as he took the first step inside the cave, he felt it…
Why would I fight my way toward the best statue when I could coerce youngsters to fight for me and pave the way with their blood and sweat? Ah, maybe not sweat since they're cold-blooded...