"Remember, scout and retreat. Go in a straight line and back." Asher said—emphasizing the plan. "If you find the Noble Star Beast, do not engage. Just mentally mark the location—and return here in about an hour. We'll attack it together."
"What about us?" Kai asked. "Our task is to gather the precious minerals in this Sky Gate."
"Do you really want to mine instead of watching us take down the last Noble Star Beast?"
"It's not a matter of want. It's a matter of responsibility."
"…"
For a good second, Asher looked at Kai with an unreadable gaze, and then he laughed.
"Of course. Responsibility." Asher nodded. "You can mine the Osmaz Ore along the way. It's the ore mainly used to make corruption radars and the main component to make corruption-resistant weapons. It's characterized by the smoke it emanates, making it easy to spot."
Kai nodded, as that's what he wanted to know.
He came here mainly to help them gather precious materials, not to sightsee.
