Arlo was surprised when Dorothy said she is a demon lord. He thought "why is there a demon lord in here? Is she here to complete the dungeon too? Is there a reason for her talking to me?" The situation made no logical sense to Arlo so he just went ahead and asked someone questions.
"Oh right. My name is Carlos Wolfcow" said Arlo in response to Dorothy's greeting.
"So are you here for the treasure too?" Asked Arlo with a creepy smile.
"Treasure? Oh that treasure, you want to keep it all for yourself no wonder you're the top contender for greed, you value money even over your own life" said Dorothy while laughing hysterically.
"Be assured that I'm not here for any treasure. Actually the reason I didn't kill you on spot Is Because I need some help getting out of this ugly sand pyramid" said Dorothy while crossing her arms and with a slightly embarrassed expression.
"Elaborate, why would a demon lord need my help escaping a normal dungeon?" Asked Arlo while raising an eyebrow.
"Well I got trapped in here by someone else, what was his name again? Was it balls? No that can't be... Oh right It was the demon lord Baal, the demon lord of envy. He was probably getting jealous of my beauty and trapped me inside this this tomb"
Arlo couldn't care less about Dorothy and wanted to get back to the dungeon as soon as possible, so he answered with what he thought would please her the most.
"So how am I supposed to get you out of here? I'll do everything I can to help you."
"When are you going to stop being fake? Are you putting on that false persona when with your friends too? You say you'll get me out of here, but your mind is full of asking for a reward in return" said Dorothy with a moderately disappointed expression.
"Don't be fake just ask away, I'll reward you handsomely. Nothing is free in this world, especially when it comes to a top contender for greed"
This was the first time Arlo was going to show part of his true self and stop sugar coating his words.
"I want money $_$!!!!!! I don't want to do anything for free!!! Give me wealth in return!!" Shouted Arlo, finally getting a huge burden off his chest.
"Yes don't hide yourself anymore, be honest with yourself" said Dorothy with the expression of approval.
"Alright now it's time for me to tell you how to free me. It's actually quite simple, all you need to do is find a golden state resembling me and destroy. the statue has a curse, binding me here. You could probably find it in the treasure room"
Arlo became very fond of Dorothy after their short conversation and genuinely agreed to help her.
"I'll have one of my babies guide you back to the way you came from. Go pick up your friend (Alice passed out right before Dorothy arrived) and follow my cutie over there" said Dorothy while petting a spider.
"Wait. Before you leave, mind telling me your real name (Your friend is unconscious anyway so you don't need to worry about revealing your identity to your friend)"
"Alright since you're my friend I'll tell you (if you want it, pay me!!!). It's Arlo Wolfgang (ask her for money you idiot). Answered Arlo while bitting his tongue with hesitation.
"Oh one more thing! Fix that stupid smile 0_o"
Arlo gave Alice a piggyback ride and followed the spider to the way out.
MEANWHILE AT THE OTHER GROUP
They went through their own paths and found each other at the other side without any big problems. They found a huge room and questioned where Arlo was. They looked back and only saw two paths going there, that meant Arlo's path was a dead end and they'd have to meet up at the previous room. Before they could head back, they were stopped by a feminine voice.
"Stop!! I won't let you leave unless you fight me to the death!! You goddamn demon worshipers!!!!!!
They all looked back towards the big room and saw a heavily wounded red haired girl, wearing a fox mask and holding a black Grimoire with a golden sun on the cover of it.
"Damn she's wounded. Henry go heal her up!!"
Said Octavia with a concerned expression.
He rushed to the wound girl. but while on his way, the girl opened up her Grimoire.
"SUNLIGHT DREAMSPEAR" Shouted the girl while throwing a holy spear at Henry.
Henry stops in his track and closes his eyes before the spear would connect.
"Is this really the end? I don't want to die, there's still so much I wanted to do in this life"
Henry braced for impact since it was useless to try and evade it. He noticed that it took a while for the spear to reach him so he opened his eyes.
Henry slowly opened his left eye and Infront of him, he only saw a wall of muscles. It was Bjorn, he took the blow for Henry. The spear penetrated through Bjorn's gut, but he was still standing strong.
"HAHAHA THAT GIRL IS STRONG, EVEN IF SHE'S THAT WOUNDED" Shouted Bjorn while coughing blood.
"Bjorn don't speak! You're only making it worse! Let me heal you up first" Shouted Henry with tears streaming down his face.
The girl sent another spear their way but-
"EARTH WALL"
Octavia blocked the spear of light with her spell.
"Henry take care of Bjorn's wound! I'll keep this psycho occupied"