SSS-Rank Awakening: My Talent Multiplies Everything novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34: First Rift Exploration Begins.

Kael’s gaze lingered on Zoey and Adam for a moment.

The two were seated a short distance away on Mira’s back, talking quietly as the giant moth glided through the skies of the Sand World Rift.

To be honest, he was still trying to process what he had learned earlier.

They were dating.

Actually dating.

Kael leaned back slightly, glancing at them out of the corner of his eye.

He definitely wasn’t jealous.

Not even a little.

After all, neither his current self nor the version of himself twenty years in the future had ever dated anyone.

Clearly that meant he had transcended such mortal concerns.

Exactly.

That was definitely the explanation.

Not the fact that he was currently sitting alone while the couple beside him occasionally exchanged smiles.

Absolutely not.

Kael cleared his throat.

"Alright, lovebirds."

The two immediately turned toward him.

"Enough of the lovey-dovey stuff. Focus on the mission."

Adam looked offended.

Zoey looked amused.

The latter pulled out a small device and activated it.

A holographic display appeared before them.

The map of the Sand World Rift.

Calling it a map was generous.

The display was almost entirely beige.

No mountains. No forests. No rivers.

Just endless desert stretching in every direction.

Near the center of the display was a blinking red marker indicating their destination.

Adam frowned.

Now that they were away from the city, he had removed his helmet, revealing his face completely.

Kael still found it vaguely irritating to look at him.

Thankfully, Adam had worn his helmet back at the rift entrance. Otherwise, Kael suspected there would’ve been several more fights before they even reached the Rift.

"Dude."

Adam pointed at the map.

"We aren’t even close yet."

Kael didn’t even look.

"You don’t need to arrive before getting ready."

Adam opened his mouth.

Zoey smacked the back of his head.

"Ow!"

"He’s right."

She rolled her eyes.

"We should be prepared beforehand."

Then she added with a grin,

"Also don’t forget he’s carrying us."

Adam rubbed the back of his head.

"I think he’s jealous."

Kael immediately snapped his head toward him.

"WHO’S JEALOUS?"

"Pfft."

Adam looked away.

Zoey couldn’t hold back her laughter.

The remainder of the journey passed amidst their occasional banter.

Several minutes later, Mira finally began descending.

The giant moth’s enormous wings beat against the air, stirring powerful currents around them as the desert rapidly approached.

With one final majestic flap, she landed smoothly on the scorching sands below.

The three climbed down from her back.

The moment everyone had disembarked, Mira took off once more, soaring high into the sky until she became little more than a distant silhouette.

Kael wasn’t concerned.

The whistle was still safely stored away.

Whenever they needed transportation again, he could simply summon her back.

Turning away, he surveyed the desert stretching before them.

Heat waves distorted the horizon.

The blazing sun hung high overhead, baking the endless sea of sand beneath it.

Even standing still, Kael could feel the heat pressing against his skin.

A normal person would probably collapse within hours.

"Alright."

Kael turned toward the others.

"We’re here."

His expression became serious.

"Everyone stay alert."

Then he looked at Zoey.

"You’re our eyes. See if you can find anything nearby."

Zoey nodded.

"Got it."

The area they had chosen today was well known for its unusually high concentration of golems. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

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