Ray and Ashclaw secretly left the town and headed towards the Dire Wolf's Den.
On their way, they were ambushed twice. Both times it was a iron rank beast. Ray took care of them before Ashclaw could even move. He needed a lot of experience points to help the Metal Slime King level up, hence his eagerness.
Soon, they arrived before a pyramid shaped barrier.
"After we cross this barrier, we will reach our destination," Ray's calmness was infectious.
"Once we do, there will be no turning back." Ashclaw felt a bit hesitant. "Is it really the right decision to take this risk?"
Ray immediately motivated him.
"If we retreat now, only humiliation awaits, but advancing courageously can change our lives for the better."
"You're right, son. Let's do this!" Ashclaw had come too far to back down. So he let his greed get the better of him. Of course, such a thing wouldn't have happened if Ray's purposeful enticements were missing.
