Henrik surveyed the aftermath. "Everyone alright? Injuries?"
"Michael took some acid splash," Mira reported, already moving to treat minor burns on Michael's arm. "Nothing serious. Everyone else is intact."
"Good." Henrik examined the scorch marks and acid damage covering the chamber floor. "Mature slimes are significantly more dangerous than juveniles. Remember this lesson—size matters in dungeons. Larger specimens of the same monster type require different tactics."
The team took a brief rest while Mira finished treating Michael's burns. Students drank water and recovered essence, the earlier tension partially forgotten in the aftermath of successful combat.
Derek stood apart from everyone, his expression dark. He'd performed adequately during the fight but without the flashy dominance he probably wanted. Henrik's superior technique had made Derek's own abilities look crude by comparison.
