"No… let it be. I will… find a way to keep these people away. Just… make sure nothing happens to Kyle in the meantime."
Rhiner told the pair as he faced the incoming trouble. He was confident in his powers to protect these people.
"Then, we will count on you."
As soon as the trio disappeared beyond the dungeon's perimeters, Rhiner let out a sigh before he faced the incoming trouble.
He also felt a little foolish for telling the other side that he was going to protect them. If anything, he should have left with them.
But a part of him had told him that he needed to stay back, and Rhiner felt like he needed to listen to that voice. That was why he had ended up staying behind.
Even now, the dungeon was trying to extract its influence over him, forcing him to stay and submit to its power.
"What a hassle. The dungeon is trying to devour me. But I won't let that happen. I am much stronger than this dungeon's will."
