163 2nd Last Floor (1/2)
”So this is the fourth floor.” Ariel muttered
The four had already picked up the magic stone on the third floor after washing it with water before descending down the stairs.
They were in a cave like hall with red molten lava flowing down the holes on the sides.
At the end of the cave stood a large door which most likely led to the boss room. The cave itself was completely lit up by all the fire and lava
”It's hot...” Serena muttered
If not for the fact that John was using both wind and thermal manipulation magic, they would've been sweating bricks.
”Let's go... Just 1 more floor after this.” John muttered as he began heading towards the door
As the four walked towards the door, they noticed that something was strange
”Hey... Shouldn't we be getting attacked by monsters by now?” Serena asked
”I was thinking the same thing... It's too empty.”
”Yeah, I can't detect any monsters around with deprehended either.”
”Another party has been through here, that is most likely why.”
”Another party?! A-Rank? Wow... I wonder what they're like...” John muttered
”Why do you look so excited? If they're strong, they'll beat the dungeon before us.”
”That's impossible.” Master Sylvia Said unintentionally
”What?” The three simultaneously asked
”What's that-”
John interrupted Serena by asking
”Master Sylvia, what's that supposed to mean?” John asked
”The final boss, is something only an S-Rank party can beat.” Said Master Sylvia
”S-rank...?” Serena muttered
”Then, how are we supposed to beat it?” Ariel asked
To this question Master Sylvia simply smiled as she looked at the three
”You'll have to use your strongest spells” She said
”And what if it fails?” John asked
”Then we'll try again tomorrow.” Said Master Sylvia
Judging from the straight face Master Sylvia had on, John could tell that she wasn't joking. Not only that, but she was never much of a joker,
”...”
For a moment everyone was silent, or rather, they didn't know what to say.
”Then, that means we have to beat it in the first try.” Said Serena
”What do you mean by that?” Ariel asked
”I don't want to re do this dungeon, that's boring and tiring, more importantly, I'm looking forward to the ball”
”The ball?” Ariel asked
”Mhm, I've heard that the sweets they serve there are amazing.”
”Ohh? Really?!” Ariel asked as her eyes began to sparkle
”That's right, they have all kind of flavoured cakes and pudding too”
”Pudding?” Ariel asked
”Yeah, pudd-”