After killing the evolved spider, Joseph's blood-red eyes slowly returned to normal. He carefully wiped the dirt and blood off his body with a handkerchief from his sleeve and walked back to Richard and Bobbobovic, reverting to the gentleman-like Joseph.
Joseph apologized with a hint of remorse, "I didn't intend to intervene like this, but only in this way could I inflict the greatest damage on the golden spider, so I hope you both pardon me."
Richard said, "This is no occasion for pardon, Wizard Joseph, you've truly opened our eyes."
"Indeed," Bobbobovic concurred.
"You're too kind," Joseph responded. "However, my intervention just now consumed a lot of energy, so I may not be able to act so freely for some time. If we encounter trouble in relic exploration, it will be up to both of you, especially for what's coming next..."
As he spoke, Joseph looked to one side.
