Outside the Netherveil Range, Chris and the others remained hidden in the underground cave, waiting for Ethan.
They had no idea what was happening inside the mountains, and without Ethan, they didn't dare go out. This was the Central Region. For them, it was far too dangerous.
"What's taking the boss so long? You don't think something happened to him, do you?" The others were starting to worry.
Their opponent this time was a Stage SSS beast, something beyond anything they understood. Even with Dopey there, they couldn't help being concerned.
"Relax. The good die young, and the boss is way too much of a menace to die," Big Mike said calmly.
"Big Mike, are you asking for another beating?"
A dimensional rift suddenly opened above their cave, and a figure emerged.
"Boss!"
The moment they heard Ethan's voice, everyone scrambled out of the cave.
"Boss, you're finally back! I was worried sick about you." Big Mike rushed over excitedly.
