The Abyss of the Demon Octopus had a Rank B size, meaning it was one level larger and wider than the Sea Orc Den they had previously explored. However, adventurers unfamiliar with Rank B dimensions found it difficult to grasp the significant difference from Rank C.0

Using monsters as an analogy made this easier to understand. If the gap between Rank D and Rank C was like the difference between kobolds and orcs, the gap between Rank C and Rank B was like orcs versus trolls. This implied a difference in size by at least six to ten times.0

Within the Sea Orc Den, which had a Rank C size, it had taken Leonard and his team over three hours to reach the core even with the shortest route. Simple calculations indicated that exploring a Rank B space would take a minimum of fifteen hours and could very well stretch over thirty hours. 0

“Moreover, the Abyss of the Demon Octopus has poor visibility, and its treacherous terrain is ideal for monster ambushes, which significantly slows down the exploration. You’d need to stay there for over a week to explore it properly,” Frances explained. 0

“However, a larger Rift doesn’t always mean just disadvantages.” Her tone shifted. “There are several...0