"I originally planned to accumulate more points on the outskirts before leaving, but the patrols in the mining area have become increasingly strict. Several times I almost ran into Level 4 powerhouses, so I had to collect enough points to enter the third layer first," Vera paused as she spoke, "As soon as I landed, I encountered the arrival of the gray mist. I endured it using the Thorn Domain for quite a while, barely managing to hold out."
Duke nodded, not engaging in further discussion about the second layer mine veins.
He took out the parchment map from the Space Ring and unfolded it on the stone table. Using the faint golden light filtering in from the Safe House's stone wall, he explained to Vera the patterns he'd figured out during his days on the third layer.
