Dimensional Descent

A heavy breath left Aina's lips.

The cold breeze of the damp tunnels nipped at her body, making the portions of her skin exposed to the elements ripple with goosebumps.

Though she wore the very same black military uniform covered with many pockets, it had been torn in several places due to her battle. Had it not been for her ability, she might very well have been crippled of movement by now.

'So cold…'

Aina's petite body trembled slightly, but she grit her teeth and pressed onward.

Without a choice, she was forced to put her ax away. Using such a large weapon in an enclosed space might cost her her life. So, she pulled out a sword instead.

The blade's edge gleamed within the darkness. In her left hand, she clutched the vial of red and the other, she clutched the hilt of her sword.

She didn't really think much about her weapon. She had just happened to pick it up within the Variant Zone. However, she wasn't very fond of light weapons, she felt less secure behind such a small weapon.

Aina shook her head, willing these useless thoughts away.

'Hopefully these tunnels run deep so they won't be able to find me easily. I'll find a place to rest and heal my injuries.'

Aina had no idea what kind of danger zone she was entering. She thought that this place was no different from any normal array of underground tunnels. The only reason she was being semi-cautious was because she wouldn't be naive enough to believe that there were no dangers at all before her.

only were beasts far more advanced on Fourth Dimensional worlds, but Invalids were several levels more dangeorus as well.

After all, the vast majority of Invalids were mindless zombies. However, Variant Invalids were impossibly dangerous foes. There was

find several branching paths. After picking one, she chose an area

chest heaved, her eyelashes trembling slightly. It was only after she sat that she felt the exhaustion take hold of her

since the last time she slept. Even Leonel, who had such an overwhelmingly strong

had relied on her ability to accomplish this feat. Whenever she felt overwhelming fatigue, she would activate her self-heal and wash it all away. But, she had been gaining diminishing

'If

suddenly shook

had gotten used to relying on Leonel's sleep meditation ability. He had always been the perfect scout.

moment you decided to take your mask off, you left

her lip hard. There was no doubt that if Leonel was here, he would have asked

red vial in her hand. This vial was the top treasure of the Variant Zone.

in all of current existence, the only instance of its existence was currently in Aina's palm. This was the magic of Variant

mystical and powerful beasts of its own after every evolution. Earth would likely

beasts, some would grow powerful enough to make a name for itself within the whole universe. Only then would its name ring

the Abyss Panther wasn't of this level. In fact, it might never be. There was even a chance it would never be born at all and its 'future' lineage would end in

Aina hesitated.

of protection around her. However, if she ingested it now, it would likely

Aina's thoughts, they would think that