170 The Last Floor (1/2)

The group opened the large door which stood at the bottom of the small staircase they had just gone down.

They couldn't see anything on the other side, except a pitch white colour.

”It's Space magic, Master, doesn't this mean...”

”Yeah, unless we beat the boss or another party comes open the door for us, we won't be able to make it back.”

”Ms. Sylvia... You're joking, right?” Serena asked with a nervous look

It was understandable, it was the last floor, the last thing they needed was for their fight to be in an unknown location.

”I won't force you three to come, John, this is one of the last things I can offer you as a teacher, for a disciple, you did well to make it this far.” Said Master Sylvia

Despite her straight face not showing it, John could tell that his master was troubled by something. But he couldn't force his party to go through with something so dangerous too... He didn't know what to say.

”Isn't it a bit too late to say that?” Serena asked

”But didn't you just say that you wouldn't mind head-”

”Don't live in the past, John.” Serena interrupted.

[This girl...]

”I agree with Serena. We should finish this off and go home.” Said Ariel.

Seeing how everyone was on board, John looked over at his Master with a smile as he said:

”And there you have it, Let's finish this and go home, Master.”

Seeing this, Master Sylvia looked at everyone before she turned to the door and said:

”Be careful.”

She then walked through it. Right before she passed through, John could see a smile formed on her face. Those were rare but were a sight to look at.

The three followed behind and walked through the door, completely aware but unprepared for the difficulties which lied ahead of them.

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After passing through the door, John opened his eyes. He was in a giant familiar room, which he recognised from the moment he awoke.

”This isn't the dungeon... Hey, Zestari.” Said John as he turned around.

Zestari was behind him, she stood there quietly without saying anything, he couldn't tell what was wrong since her facial expressions were invisible to him, but he could feel that she wasn't in a good mood.

”Why aren't you saying anything?” John asked.

”Take a proper look around at the room.”

Doing as he was told, John looked around. It was then that he noticed, it was no longer half of the room which was clouded in darkness but around 3 quarters of it.