Chapter 292: Exiled Elder Mynasha found herself riding next to me as I devoured some salted candied nuts. It was taking a fair amount of aether to heal from the potion, and my ring of sustenance had not dulled my appetite. I wasn’t sure if my convergence spell form to get the most from essences also extended to the strength potion. There might be some truth in that speculation, given how much aether I gathered from dungeon aether restoratives. Maybe it was just dungeon potions, as I don’t think the effect carried over from alchemist-brewed potions. I couldn’t recall if dungeon-brewed potions worked better on me than alchemist-brewed.Mynasha interrupted my wandering thoughts. “It was an impressive victory.”“He was too aggressive in his first attack. He should have tested my defenses and speed before committing,” I said dismissively. My strength was so ridiculous that it wouldn’t have mattered, but I was still used to analyzing the fight and putting myself in my opponent’s shoes.She didn’t have a response and we rode in silence. She didn’t even offer to continue our Orcish lessons. Before we were about to cycle pairings, she said, “I find you acceptable to serve as my First.” She paused for a breath. “I would be honored to have you stand with me through the Trials.”I didn’t have time to respond before she cycled back to ride with Benito, who quickly tested her patience with stories of his entertaining exploits. I should have been paired with Blaze next, but Glasha maneuvered her pony to take his spot, and he didn’t object, staying where he was at the front.I didn’t have to wait long before she revealed her purpose. I thought it was going to be pressing Mynasha on me after she had just begged me to help her. “I know (...)