It had been five days since the soldiers had left for hunting and leveling up.
The journey had been long and grueling, but the results were worth it. Tired, yet satisfied, the soldiers were on their way back to Aether Camp.
The long march had tested their stamina, but it was a small price to pay for the gains they had made. Most of them had leveled up at least once, and some had even managed to advance from Level 2 Awakened to Level 3 Ascended.
They had pushed themselves harder than ever before, and it had paid off.
The soldiers had been able to hunt the Beasts freely, without worrying about the safety of the camp. Leo had stayed behind to guard Aether Camp, and they had trusted him to protect it while they ventured out.
His leadership had allowed them to focus on leveling up without distractions. The camp's safety had been in capable hands.
As the group made their way back, the mood among the soldiers was a mixture of exhaustion and excitement.
