Throughout history, those truly standing at the pinnacle of power have emerged by seizing opportunities amidst the sweeping tides of their eras.
Only by standing on a larger stage can they continuously achieve leaps in the level of their lives.
Even in their own small party, traces of such phenomena can be observed.
Not long after Gauss finished the winter hunt, he advanced from level 1 to level 2. And upon going to explore Barry's maze, Aaliyah also advanced to level 2, while Gauss, having accumulated enough experience, soon advanced to level 3.
Even Serdur has vaguely revealed to Gauss that he feels he is touching the threshold of level 4.
This establishment of Outpost 16 is clearly part of the escalating conflict between humans and the demon factions, and might even be the prelude to a new era.
Through the exchange in the Communication Technique, the three quickly reached a consensus.
