As dawn came, three humans journeyed in grim silence.
Aside from the fact that Elara didn't like Durandal too much and wasn't making an effort to hide it, Peter's death was a heavy blow, especially to the two SSS-rankers.
While the Aziyan was still alive and had probably respawned somewhere on this level of Yggdrasil, they did not have the capacity to look for him.
The trio was already running low on consumables.
In fact, even food was starting to run low.
Looking for a comrade, especially when such a mighty enemy is on the opposing roster, would simply be admitting defeat.
They had to proceed with what they had and hope that somehow, they would reunite with their remaining two allies later.
Fortunately, they made massive progress while on the run.
The far horizon was where the Spider Graveyard ended, and there, like a star of hope, was a verdant nucleus.
The sight only gave them a sense of urgency, though.
