"Also, no attacking anyone unless I tell you to, got it?"
"."
"Is this really happening? I know I’m witnessing it with my own eyes, but I can’t quite believe it," Remarked the Healer incredulously.
"I like it...a creature that once tried to kill you, now bowing at your feet. It’s, like, karma at its finest, I suppose that’s just how life goes," Chid in Damien.
"?"
"No, you can’t," I replied with a sigh.
"Hey, this could be a good opportunity. She might know sothing about the Dungeon Boss," Aria whispered to .
Yeah, that’s a good point.
"Tell about the Dungeon Boss, anything and everything you know."
"," She explained apologetically.
"I wonder if that’s the weird feeling you and I have been sensing on this floor?" Suggested Aria uncertainly.
"An Archdemon, huh? That’s exactly what I was dreading. We haven’t seen any Calamity Level Monsters in over four years, just our luck," Sighed Kelsey warily.
"Co on, there’s no way we can trust this Demon, she could be lying," Frowned Keira suspiciously, before adding as she narrowed her eyes at , "Maybe he’s on the Monsters’ side, this could all be so kind of trick he’s orchestrating."
Seriously? I’m feeling real tempted to tell Luxuria it’s okay to kill her.
"?"
Huh?
"No, I-...well, I guess I kinda do. But don’t actually do it. Also, did you just read my mind or sothing?" I responded with a sigh.
"."
"See?! We definitely can’t trust him!" Exclaid Keira, pointing at .
"No, I’d say that was a very reasonable reaction to being baselessly accused," Chid in Damien dryly.
"Yeah, what he said!" Nodded Aria in agreent.
"Yes, I can’t imagine many people would take kindly to that," Added Kelsey, placing a hand on Keira’s shoulder in an effort to calm her down.
"Hm? Hey, wait, she said that the Dungeon Boss ca down to this floor, right? So, then, Monsters really can venture down the Dungeon? If that’s the case, why don’t they ever do that?" Inquired Aria, before glancing at as Luxuria ignored her.
"Answer her question, please," I remarked as I nodded at Luxuria.
"," I chanted, before she faded into glowing energy and flowed back into .
So, uh, is she, like, in my soul or sothing?
I see, so that’s how it works.
Well, I don’t fully get it, if I’m being honest, but I guess that doesn’t really matter.
"It’s too bad it turned out this way, huh? Your first High Level Dungeon and we’re leaving before conquering it," Smiled Aria wryly.
"Eh, I’m not complaining. Sure, it would’ve been nice if it was a successful raid, but there’d be no point if trying to conquer it resulted in us dying," I pointed out, as I stretched my arms out with a sigh.
"Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll get plenty more chances to clear High Level Dungeons in the future. And besides, as Captain of this party, the responsibility for the decision to retreat lies with . Now, co on, let’s get out of here," Remarked Kelsey, as we began to head back.
As I took a step forward, I blinked a couple of tis as our surroundings abruptly changed, before tensing as I sensed a terrifyingly ominous presence behind , a chill running down my spine as my blood ran cold.
I spun around in alarm, my eyes widening at the sight before . Several ters ahead, was a throne, with a figure seated upon it, a Demon with three horns.
I...I’ve never seen an Aura that massive or intense before, my body’s breaking out into a cold sweat just looking at it. I...I can’t stop trembling.
"What the...?"
"Wh-What just happened?!"
"Hey, that thing, it’s...it’s an Archdemon! A-Are we in the Boss Room?! How?!"
A sharp, terrified gasp rang out as the Detector collapsed onto her knees, trembling in horror as she stared at the Monster.
"Everyone, stay calm!" Exclaid Kelsey, stepping forward with her shield raised in front of her, her voice trembling slightly as a bead of sweat ran down the side of her face.
I glanced at Aria, who took an instinctive step back, her face pale.
"Welco, humans, to your final resting place. I shall be your guide into the afterlife," The Archdemon greeted us with a malevolent smile...
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