Chapter 268 - The Unground Boss Room. (2/2)

She remained leaned on the wall as she slowly opened her eyes and looked towards John. Without saying anything else, John nodded before making his way towards one of the pillars.

Some of the pillars had platforms above them, while others were simply pillars with spiky edges. John was trying not to think too deeply about it, he just wanted to get things over with, and he was sure that if he had taken any longer to have second thoughts. He wouldn't be able to go.

As John was about to Jump from the edge over to the nearby pillar platform. He felt something pull back his shoulder.

”Who-”

John was interrupted by Serena who asked

”Where do you think you're going?”

Confused, John quickly replied.

”To beat that thing, so we can get out of here.” Said John

Hearing this, Serena tightened her grip on John's shoulder before asking.

”Surely you can feel it too, can't you? That's not a normal monster... Not only that but... What's a dungeon floor doing underneath that metal house...? Don't you find it strange how this is here? We're not in a dungeon John... This should be impossible...”

With her head hung, John could feel Serena's arms trembling through her grip, as he looked closely at her. She was genuinely worried, but more than that, she seemed angry.

”Serena-”

”She's right, John. You remember what happened last time, don't you? These trials, they're too risky and... Ms Sylvia still hasn't explained what a dungeon floor is doing here and what exactly is that thing.” Said Ariel as she turned to Master Sylvia

”We're not letting you go, until we get answers.” Said Serena as Ariel grabbed onto John's elbow.

John looked over at Master Sylvia, he couldn't say anything. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't curious and didn't want to know. Those questions had also flown through his mind. And even now, he wasn't sure if he could take that thing.

Seeing how everyone's attention was on her, Master Sylvia let out a sigh before saying.

”It resembles but isn't a dungeon floor, it's the lair to conduct the final trial.”

”Then why does it look so much like it?” Ariel asked

”Perhaps, the creator had such tastes. I'm not sure.” Said Ms Sylvia

[Creator...? For someone to make this... It's possible that they're not from this world... I may be able to get a clue...]

”Who made this?” John asked

”Who knows. And as for the other question, that thing is what John will need to complete his breakthrough and gain control over the dark spirit inside of him. It's a demon, a lesser demon.” Said Master Sylvia calmly

”A lesser demon!?” The three shouted simultaneously.

Confused, John looked at the surprised expression on their faces without saying anything. He didn't understand why there was such a grand reaction, but seeing it only reassured just how bad the