Thunderous applause echoed across the snowy plains, with admiring gazes focused on the four individuals standing at the front of the crowd, as if looking up in reverence to heroes.
Even the stern Porphyry Sage softened his serious expression this time, offering a symbolic applause to these young individuals.
If Prince Colin hadn't exaggerated their contributions, truly their performance in the Maze deserved gratitude, for at least they prevented the situation from worsening.
If Arist had truly broken through to the Purple Crystal Level as a Chaos Chosen, perhaps only the Great Sage, away on business at Brass Pass, could handle this guy...
Ophelia and Ilana exchanged glances, seeing in each other's eyes not the joy of achievement or honor but the heaviness and relief of surviving the ordeal.
Bain and Hard felt the same.
Though their faces glowed with pride in their bravery, if they had the choice again, they would prefer it had just been an ordinary trial.
