As they were now, Ken was not objected to holding out for the Dark Hour. They needed to recover; plus, staying still made the boy realize the damage that spider had done to his sense of balance. Everything was still spinning. As a precaution against the threat of nausea, Ken kept his eyes closed and did his best to breathe deeply.

And think. Considering their activities until now, he could not help but feel disappointed at the lack of progress. The best they managed was the entry room, and all it took was a single arachnid to ruin that plan. And he couldn't fend off something like that with an item he should have been able to wield! If anything, it made Ken realize how much they relied on their Evokers. Something he probably should reconsider during their stay at Landel's.

Yukari suddenly spoke again, and the boy opened his eyes to mull on her suggestion. "Oh, yeah. Sure," he said, getting up from his seat to his bed. Reaching under the pillow, Ken pulled out the flashlight in question and switched it on. Light poured into the room, although the angle and the shadows made the atmosphere appear creepier than not.