Arnold didn't answer right away. His eyes moved across the three of them before settling on Zich.
"A blue grade secret realm turned up near the border between our settlement and Velhari territory," Arnold said. "Someone found it after the undead dragon incident."
The room went quiet the moment Velhari territory came up. Helen's smile faded, while Jayden's hand tightened on the chair arm, though he kept his eyes on Arnold.
Zich stayed still in his seat, but his eyes narrowed a fraction. He'd heard about dungeons, hunting grounds, settlements, and layers, but not secret realms.
"A secret realm is different from a dungeon," Arnold added, his gaze resting briefly on Zich. "Dungeons are usually built around a challenge, a boss, and a clear condition."
"Secret realms are closer to a separate space. They can contain monsters, rare materials, hidden rules, and resources you won't find in normal hunting grounds."
