BXBX NOVEL Chapter 250: Divergence in Action
The trio immediately decided to investigate the source of the thunderous noise.
It did not take long for them to ascertain that the sound originated from the grand entrance, where a door radiating ghostly blue light had collapsed entirely.
With the barrier of the once-illuminated door removed, the three of them were able to establish contact with their comrades.
"We can finally reunite with the others, I believe we should wait for them right here."
Howard stated directly to Jeremy and Liam.
Without hesitation, Liam expressed his agreement, while Jeremy appeared somewhat hesitant.
In Jeremy\'s eyes, the three of them possessed the strongest capabilities. Thus, it made sense for them to continue their journey deeper into the instance.
There was no necessity for them to wait here for the arrival of others.
Even if the others managed to join them, their strength would not be sufficient to continue delving deeper into the instance.
However, with Howard and Liam in unanimous agreement, Jeremy found no reason to contradict their perspectives.
Thus, the three of them stepped out from the corridor.
Ultimately, Jeremy and his companions successfully reunited in the grand hall.
Upon seeing Jeremy, Bonnie and Ritchie displayed expressions of delight.
The two of them hurried over to Jeremy\'s side at the fastest pace possible.
"Didn\'t we perform exceedingly well this time, exceeding your expectations?"
Ritchie asked Jeremy, a smug smile adorning his face.
"You merely provided me with a means to escape from the mirror world, in the end, I managed to extricate myself without relying on your power. I believe my performance was significantly stronger than before."
Ritchie hoped that Jeremy would offer him some praise.
In Ritchie\'s view, his performance within the Mirror Maze instance had been truly remarkable.
Jeremy nodded in acknowledgment.
"Your performance was indeed commendable, but it did not surpass my expectations. Given your capabilities, I felt you should have demonstrated such excellence long ago."
Jeremy\'s words left Ritchie feeling somewhat awkward.
However, Bonnie did not allow Ritchie to feel uncomfortable for long, as she had plenty she wished to discuss with Jeremy.
"We encountered monsters disguised as you, Howard, and Liam at the temporary camp outside the instance. It was those very creatures that led us into the instance.
What are your thoughts on the origins of these monsters? How much do you know about the Mirror Maze instance? We found ourselves trapped outside a door radiating a ghostly blue light, and we even fought against a girl clad in a white dress.
However, she suddenly vanished without warning. Shortly thereafter, the door glowing with blue light collapsed unexpectedly.
All of this has left me utterly perplexed, surely you can help clarify my confusion?"
In response to Bonnie\'s inquiries, Jeremy quickly provided answers.
Once it became clear that everything was orchestrated by the girl in the white dress, Bonnie let out a slight sigh of relief.
Although Scarlett was indeed formidable, she had ultimately been defeated by those who had exposed her.
They no longer needed to worry about Scarlett posing any threat to them.
"So, should we continue deeper into the instance?"
Bonnie asked, echoing the sentiments of Howard and Liam.
Jeremy\'s expression froze momentarily. "Why do you ask that? Wasn\'t our initial objective to explore the entirety of the instance? We should certainly proceed deeper into it."
In light of Jeremy\'s response, a hint of concern appeared on Bonnie\'s face.
"Our previous plan was indeed to explore the entirety of the instance, but we have scarcely just entered before encountering such a multitude of dangers.
It is certain that the depths of the instance harbor threats beyond our capacity to confront.
Therefore, I believe it is unnecessary for us to venture further into the depths of the instance.
We can easily return with the information we have gathered and allocate some time to enhance our own strengths.
Once each of us has achieved a certain level of improvement, it would be far safer and more prudent to delve deeper into the instance."
Bonnie\'s thoughts aligned perfectly with those of Howard and Liam.
Upon hearing Bonnie\'s words, Jeremy\'s expression shifted to one of noticeable discomfort.
It suddenly dawned on Jeremy that the others, aside from himself, were likely sharing the same mindset.
"I understand your perspective, but I cannot make a decision on my own. I will discuss this with the others."
Having said that, Jeremy proceeded directly to find Howard and Liam.
While Jeremy conversed with his companions, Howard and Liam were engaged in discussions with their subordinates.
As Jeremy approached not far from Howard, Howard turned to look back.
At that moment, Liam also joined the two of them.
"My companions believe there is no need to rush into the depths of the instance. Their thoughts mirror yours, what do your respective subordinates think?"
Jeremy was the first to break the silence, addressing Howard and Liam candidly.
Howard cleared his throat a couple of times. "The opinions of my subordinates align with mine. They also feel there is no necessity to hastily explore the more challenging depths of the instance."
Liam promptly added, "My subordinates share the same sentiment."
In light of their responses, a faint smile of resignation appeared on Jeremy\'s face.
"It seems that all of you share the same perspective, I suppose I will have to venture into the depths of the instance alone."
Jeremy had no intention of altering his plans.
In his view, when divergences arise during the course of action, individuals should proceed according to their own convictions.
If the others wished to temporarily retreat to a place of safety, then so be it, they could return.
Jeremy had long since grown accustomed to embarking on perilous adventures solo.
After making this statement, Jeremy intended to proceed directly into the depths of the instance.
However, Howard and Liam hurriedly called out to him.
"Why would you do such a thing? Do you truly believe that all of our judgments are incorrect?" Howard\'s tone had begun to exhibit a hint of irritation.
In Howard\'s eyes, Jeremy ought to heed their counsel.
Since everyone except Jeremy felt that there was no need to hastily delve deeper into the instance at this time, it was only logical for Jeremy to withdraw alongside them.
If Jeremy were to act alone and ultimately failed to emerge successfully from the challenging instance, they would all regret it for the rest of their lives.
Liam promptly added.
"I know you are incredibly brave! However, there is a distinct difference between bravery and recklessness. Venturing alone into the depths of the instance is not an act of courage, it is sheer folly."
Faced with the persuasive words of Howard and Liam, Jeremy found himself wavering slightly.
He had already utilized most of the equipment and weapons he had meticulously prepared for this venture.
The Longsword of the Undying would not be available for use again in the immediate future.
If he were to venture into the instance alone, it was indeed quite possible that he might never return.
Noticing the hesitation etched on Jeremy\'s face, Liam seized the opportunity to continue his persuasion.
"We have successfully defeated Scarlett, which signifies that the phase bosses of this high-difficulty instance are not entirely insurmountable.
All we need to do is bring back the information we have gathered and conduct a thorough analysis, we can then devise a comprehensive strategy for easily navigating the initial stages of the high-difficulty instance."
"In this way, when we re-enter the high-difficulty instance, it will be significantly easier for us. You won\'t have to worry about exhausting all your trump cards before reaching the innermost depths of the instance again."
Liam\'s persuasive words ultimately proved successful.
Jeremy nodded in agreement.
"You are right, it appears that I have not considered this matter thoroughly enough. Let us withdraw from the high-difficulty instance for now."
Upon receiving Jeremy\'s consent, both Howard and Liam let out a sigh of relief.
Thus, Jeremy, Howard, and Liam led the others swiftly back to the entrance of the Mirror Maze instance.
One by one, the others exited through the entrance, leaving only Howard, Liam, and Jeremy behind.
Jeremy continued to gaze toward the depths of the instance, as if still harboring some hesitation.
At that moment, Howard addressed Jeremy, saying.
"Stop staring and hurry up, let\'s leave together. It won\'t be long before we return, and when we do, we will completely clear out the Mirror Maze instance!"
Jeremy silently nodded and then followed Howard and Liam as they departed from the Mirror Maze instance.
Once everyone had exited the instance, the door radiating a ghostly blue light reappeared.
Not far from the door, Scarlett\'s figure gradually materialized from the void.
When Scarlett\'s form fully solidified, she suddenly opened her eyes wide.
"I truly did not expect to be defeated by those humans in such a simple manner! However, this will be the last time they triumph over me! I will surely learn from this experience! When they return to the Mirror Maze instance, I will make them understand what true suffering really is!"
Scarlett glared menacingly at the entrance of the Mirror Maze instance, muttering to herself.
She found it nearly impossible to accept the reality of her defeat at the hands of Jeremy and his companions.