The journey from Wayan down to Ironside took longer than Floki had initially calculated.
The reason for the delay, however, was understandable and, in a way, even beneficial to him.
Because of the large number of people traveling with him and the noise they made, monsters and wild beasts lurking nearby were drawn toward them. Floki, Garrick, and the eight knights from Wayan handled the threats together, cutting down anything that approached. As a result, no one was hurt.
Thanks to his special growth skill, everyone who took part in clearing the monsters gained one or two level-ups. Even Garrick, who was already at a higher level and required far more experience points, still managed to level up.
When night began to fall, the frequency of monster attacks increased, and the danger rose with it.
