Kang Oh and Asu exited the portal, reappearing within the Quiet Lavero Jungle. 

"Wow, it's a real jungle."

Asu marveled at the sight.

"The jungle’s huge, and the monsters here are around your level. It's also a hidden dungeon, so we won't encounter other players here either..."

That was why he'd brought her here.

"It's perfect, isn't it?"

"Yes, it is."

She gave him a double thumbs up as if one hand wasn't enough.

"Alright then, go on and hunt. I'm not going to babysit you this time," Kang Oh said firmly.

"That's what I’m talking about."

Asu wanted to get stronger by herself. 

"Mm. Good luck."

"I'm going!"

Asu strode forward.

One step became two, and two became three. Soon, she disappeared into the overgrown thicket.

'She's good enough not to die here. Plus, a boss as dangerous as Baramut doesn't exist here anymore.'

Kang Oh stared at the area where she'd disappeared and then turned around.

* * *

The first monster that she encountered was a wolf. To be more specific, she encountered eight black wolves.

'I think they're about level 80.'

She was no longer a beginner player; Asu had faced off against wolves before.

Asu's sword radiated light, which wrapped around her entire body.

"...I will always...