Dimensional Descent

Leonel obseved the young man and woman who landed before him with a slightly curious gaze.

From the way they called each other, he knew that the young man went by the name Badger. He had a simple look to him as though he never spared any thoughts toward scheming. His skin was a delicate brown color and his clothing was neat and tidy to the point of being overly meticulous. How he managed to look so fresh even when flying through the air at such blinding speeds was beyond Leonel's comprehension.

Compared to his unkempt beard and nest of straws he called hair, this young man was several levels his better. Though, actually, now that he thought about it, his hair had become exceptionally smooth and clean after awakening his Metal Synergy Lineage Factor. Not that he checked very closely, though.

The woman went by the name Mayfly. She had a tall, heroic build. Even compared to Leonel, she was almost tall enough to be at eye level with him, just barely falling short. She seemed like a born leader with a sharp mind.

Her hair was red, which initially made Leonel on guard against her as he assumed she might also be from the Brazinger family. But, after some more observation, he deduced that it was unlikely.

The two seemed like quite the pair, especially by the way they had made their way over. Badger actually allowed Mayfly to step on his shoulders as he flew. Leonel really didn't know how to react to such a sight. But, since Badger didn't mind, it wasn't really his place to say anything.

"You two were sent by Old Hutch?"

Badger and Mayfly looked quite stunned when they heard these words. Not many dared to call the old man by his nickname, least of all those under his command. The two of them were among the few who felt no fear before the geezer. They were surprised to find that Leonel was just as unreserved.

"Yes, we were sent for an attempted rescue, but it seems it wasn't necessary…" Mayfly said with a slightly confused tinge in her voice. "… Where are the others, it can't be that…?"

She was a bit worried to ask this question. But, she had no choice. Leonel had come out alone, so she braced herself for the worst.

"They're all with me. They're in an abode treasure of mine."

Once again, the two youths were shocked. But after a moment, they 'understood'. It must be that there were too few of them remaining, so they could all fit in such a treasure. They couldn't fathom the idea of nearly a hundred people fitting into just one space.

One had to know that spatial treasures were already inconceivably valuable. The higher the Dimensional Grade, the more valuable they were. This was because spatial treasures of a lower Dimensional grade entering a higher Dimensional world would destabilize and collapse.

would break apart and eject everything within it. In severe cases, it might even

really shouldn't blame the two for assuming the

the two were soon

the encirclement of beasts. In fact, the only beast king that survived was the skeleton monkey king. Not only were they astonished by Leonel's battle prowess, but when they returned to the ships docked

existed… They could hardly believe

stories of the youths. When they learned just how much they owed their survival to Leonel, they couldn't help but look toward the

were too reckless. You

Rain reprimanded Leonel harshly. But, somehow, she sounded more like a big sister admonishing her little brother. Plus… she couldn't wipe the smile off her face, so

hide her happiness at all. She had been

were perfect. Of the 87 youths sent, only 81 returned. Leonel wasn't a superhuman. Though he protected the youths to the best

expected. Even just half surviving would have been a

alright. That's enough, Violet

from the side of the Eastern Lookout Commanders. It seemed that unlike how the youths had rivalries, the Commanders of the various

Somehow, despite his apparently unhealthy

by the

thank you, Indomitable. If it wasn't for you, I really worry how this

smiled, feeling the good will

their shoulders. Maybe the only person who had a disatisfied expression was Pisces. Even King of Seas carried the happiness of a man who had just survived a near death experience. After Leonel

one bothered her so as not

it was time to go

out again as he

Rain. The opening of the Zone isn't too far away, I'll

and

wading through the piles of corpses on the ocean's surface

Leonel, but