He looked up at the sky where clouds were rolling, and said:
"There's still plenty of time; let's keep moving forward. If things go smoothly, we might be able to exit the Central Plain today."
With Ados's command, the laughter and banter within the team gradually subsided.
The expressions of the few recovered to a serious and vigilant state, as they continued their journey.
Tony slowly retracted his gaze from the group.
He didn't continue to inquire about the whereabouts of Ados's son but instead took a deep breath, reinvigorated himself, and followed the group's pace.
What is past has passed; only by facing difficulties head-on and moving toward tomorrow can one have a bright future.
...
The upcoming journey was ordinary, neither too difficult nor too smooth.
The group continued with their previous tactics, centering around Tony, battling as they moved, defeating monster after monster that blocked their path.
