Chapter 206: Arriving Again at the Awakening Instance
In the face of an imminent threat, Jeremy, Bonnie, and Ritchie all brought forth their utmost focus.
With the unwavering assistance of Bonnie and Ritchie, Jeremy completed the new strategy for overcoming the challenge by 2 a.m.
"Are you certain you want to spring into action immediately?"
Bonnie, slightly worried, turned to Jeremy and asked.
As she posed the question, she cast a glance out of the window.
At this early hour, the entirety of Moonlight City was shrouded in a blanket of darkness. Within that darkness undoubtedly lurked a multitude of monsters, and Bonnie felt that the risk of taking action now was exceedingly high.
Meanwhile, as Jeremy organized his gear, he responded with gravity.
"I am absolutely certain that we must commence our actions immediately! Kean is my adversary, and I possess a wealth of knowledge about him. Since he is already aware of the information related to the Awakening, he will not squander a single moment."
Having uttered those words, Jeremy finished arranging his equipment.
After Jeremy had donned all the equipment he deemed necessary, he glanced at Bonnie and Ritchie.
"You two should remain here, I can handle the completion of The Misty Garden instance on my own."
With that declaration, he promptly strode toward the entrance.
Just as Jeremy was about to push the door open and step outside, Bonnie's voice suddenly rang out.
"I believe you will need our assistance. Even if we cannot enter the instance ourselves, we can stand guard at the entrance.
This way, we can thwart anyone who might attempt to sabotage your plan to clear the Awakening instance. After all, to disrupt your efforts, they would need to gain access to the instance in the first place."
Once Bonnie finished speaking, Ritchie quickly chimed in.
"I believe Bonnie is absolutely correct. We can certainly accompany you on this mission, and having us stationed at the entrance of the Awakening instance would provide you with an added sense of security."
"After all, as you mentioned earlier, you were quite concerned about potentially suffering severe injuries after clearing the Awakening instance, leaving you unable to return to a safe location."
"With us guarding the entrance, all you need to focus on is clearing the Awakening instance, you need not worry about anything else."
At this moment, Jeremy turned to look at the two individuals behind him.
After hesitating for a brief moment, Jeremy nodded and said.
"You both make valid points. Therefore, you may accompany me on this endeavor. However, once we reach the Awakening instance, be cautious not to make excessive noise."
"I am apprehensive that your additional movements might attract the monsters surrounding the instance to the entrance. If such a situation were to arise, it could very well exacerbate our predicament."
Upon receiving Jeremy's consent, both Bonnie and Ritchie were filled with immense joy.
The two of them, of course, solemnly promised that they would absolutely refrain from making any rash movements at the entrance of the instance.
"You need not worry about this matter. Both of us understand very well that clearing the Awakening instance is of paramount importance for you as well as for all of us."
"Thus, we will remain quietly vigilant at the entrance and will not provoke the monsters surrounding the instance. We will only eliminate those creatures that attempt to approach the instance."
Bonnie offered a very clear commitment.
After that, Jeremy led Ritchie and Bonnie swiftly towards The Misty Garden instance, located near the Moonlight City Botanical Garden.
Upon their arrival at the botanical garden, the three were astonished to discover that the area surrounding the garden was now teeming with mutated plants.
"When you were last here, were there really this many mutated plants?"
Bonnie's expression revealed a hint of surprise upon witnessing the scene.
According to the information Bonnie had previously received, the area surrounding the botanical garden had merely been abandoned due to its considerable distance from the city, and there should not have been an abundance of mutated plants here.
Jeremy shook his head gravely in response.
"These mutated plants should have spread from The Misty Garden instance. This likely signifies that the difficulty level of the Awakening instance in The Misty Garden has undergone a mutation."
Jeremy's statement filled both Bonnie and Ritchie with considerable concern.
Ritchie directly addressed Jeremy, saying, "In that case, I believe you should exercise even greater caution. Perhaps we ought to devise a new strategy for clearing the instance."
Jeremy shook his head in disapproval.
"We no longer have the luxury of time for such an endeavor. If we attempt to formulate a new plan now, Kean will have a significant advantage over us. I suspect that Kean has already entered his own designated Awakening instance."
Jeremy's words deepened the gravity of the situation for both Bonnie and Ritchie.
There was certainly no doubt regarding the validity of Jeremy's assertion.
After all, Bonnie and Ritchie possessed a certain level of understanding about Kean, and they were well aware that Kean was a man of decisive action.
"Alright, we have thoroughly observed the surrounding situation here. Aside from the mutated plants, there should be no other more formidable monsters present."
"Therefore, with the combined efforts of the three of us, we can swiftly reach the vicinity of the entrance to the Awakening instance. Let us launch an attack on these mutated plants directly."
As soon as Jeremy finished speaking, he prepared to strike at the surrounding mutated plants.
However, before he could make a move, Bonnie intervened decisively.
"Let Ritchie and me handle this matter. You need to maintain your optimal condition!"
No sooner had Bonnie's words left her lips than Ritchie chimed in.
"Exactly! You should conserve your stamina for when we clear the instance! Leave these mutated plants to Bonnie and me, we can quickly eliminate them all."
With that declaration, Ritchie was the first to charge into the throng of mutated plants.
Although the mutated plants exhibited a stronger resistance to shadow spells than the mutated monsters did, Ritchie was undeterred.
However, the level of these mutated plants was not particularly high, and it appeared that they had not fully completed their mutation.
This allowed Ritchie, on his own, to nearly eradicate all the mutated plants surrounding the botanical garden.
Simultaneously, Ritchie's level continued to rise during this process.
After giving a nod to Jeremy, Bonnie also launched her attack against the mutated plants.
Thanks to the efforts of both Ritchie and Bonnie, all the mutated plants between the botanical garden and The Misty Garden instance were swiftly cleared away.
The three of them finally arrived at the entrance of The Misty Garden instance.
At this moment, the entrance to The Misty Garden instance looked significantly different from before.
Jeremy could see a soft blue light emanating from within the entrance to the instance. This faint blue glow was likely that of the Awakening gemstone.
"You all can stay here and guard! I will clear the Awakening instance as quickly as possible!"
After adjusting his mindset, Jeremy resolved to enter The Misty Garden Awakening instance immediately.
At that moment, Ritchie removed the Ravager's Gloves he had been wearing.
"You should keep the Ravager's Gloves on. Bonnie's staff will stand out significantly while clearing the instance, so not wearing it is not a problem.
However, the Ravager's Gloves are a weapon that can be easily concealed. Having them with you will certainly be of great assistance during the instance."
Ritchie patiently urged him.
Although Jeremy had previously considered using Bonnie and Ritchie's weapons,
he gradually came to the conclusion that Bonnie's staff and Ritchie's Ravager's Gloves would not be particularly useful during the clearing of the Awakening instance.
Thus, Jeremy ultimately decided to abandon the plan he had once contemplated.
To his surprise, Ritchie directly threw the Ravager's Gloves over to him near the entrance of the instance.
Jeremy chose not to decline further, he simply put on the Ravager's Gloves.
"This operation will surely be a success! You two can rest assured!"
After uttering these words, Jeremy stepped into The Misty Garden Awakening instance.
Bonnie and Ritchie watched as Jeremy entered The Misty Garden instance, and once his figure completely vanished, Bonnie let out a slight sigh.
"Jeremy truly has it tough, and the responsibilities he bears are exceedingly heavy."
Ritchie silently nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, the burden he carries is rather substantial, but I believe it is something he can accept. After all, Jeremy is inherently a person who is very willing to take on responsibility.
His actions are crucial for all of us. The only thing we can do now is to trust that Jeremy will be able to clear The Misty Garden Awakening instance swiftly."
After exchanging a few heartfelt sentiments, the two began to attentively observe their surroundings.
Even though Ritchie and Bonnie had already cleared most of the mutated plants around the entrance of The Misty Garden instance during their earlier efforts.
There were still some mutated plants and lurking monsters present at a further distance.
Ritchie and Bonnie had to remain vigilant and pay close attention to the movements of these hidden monsters.
They both understood the significant responsibility Jeremy was shouldering this time, so they hoped to alleviate the pressure he faced through their own actions.
They absolutely could not allow their mistakes to impose any additional strain on Jeremy.
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