As they burst through the door, Lumos exclaimed, "Radiance magic, celestial light!" The brilliant magic radiated from him, defeating all the enemies on the 5th floor.
Astrea added, "We did it!"
Roy, however, corrected, "No, these were just undead foot soldiers. We could have easily taken them down. The real enemy is on the lower floors. We need to move quickly."
They hurriedly descended and reached the underground 6th floor. Roy asked, "Is everyone ready?"
Inside the dungeon room on the other side, they found Gartoroi. Astrea inquired, "How weren't you captured by you, sir, and Vice-Captain Elizabeth right in front of our eyes?"
Roy explained, "Yes, but he later used something and killed himself."
Gartoroi chimed in, "Sorry, guys. You're late to the party."
Roy retorted, "Don't worry. I'll send you to a place with a better party."
Gartoroi responded, "So, you're the guy who captured me a few days ago. Good thing I killed myself, and because of it, look here I am."
Roy pressed, "So how did that happen? Did someone revive you or were you cloned?"
Gartoroi brushed it off, "None of your business. Last time, you and that girl caught me off guard. This time, I won't lose."
Roy confidently stated, "It wasn't a surprise; it was skill. Don't worry."
Roy unleashed his magic, exclaiming, "Starmagic conjunction!" Beams of energy shot from his star orbs straight at Gartoroi's spine. He followed up with, "Star magic celestial surge!" The attack knocked Gartoroi to the ground.
Klaus asked, "Is he finally dead again?"
Roy replied, "No, I hit his spine hard enough, so he's alive, just paralyzed."
As they continued their descent, Astrea inquired, "How many floors are there in this dungeon?"
Roy replied, "According to our research, this dungeon has a total of 10 underground floors."
Klaus added, "So, which floor are we on now?"
Roy thought for a moment, "I seriously have a bad memory. But the floor we are going to enter is the 7th floor."
Roy cautioned, "Lumos, be ready. We can't hold back on this floor."
Upon opening the door to the 7th floor, they found it empty. Astrea questioned, "Sir, why are we waiting here if no one is here?"
Roy explained, "Wait a minute." He sent his stars all around the room and declared, "Star magic star surge!" A huge burst of energy revealed that all the enemies were using illusion magic to hide themselves for a surprise attack. Roy ordered, "Now, let's proceed to the 8th floor."
On the 8th floor, they found the stone guardian devastatingly defeated. Roy realized, "If they were able to beat the floor guardian, it means we have less time than expected."
They rushed to the 9th floor, where they encountered a girl in a black dress. She greeted them, saying, "Hello, knights."
Roy inquired, "And you are?"
She responded, "I am Hell, one of the 15 pillars of death in the Zecres."
Roy pressed further, "Are you the one responsible for reviving the executed criminals?"
Hell denied, "No, I am not. I am the 3rd pillar."
Lumos took action, "Radiance magic, light burst!" He blasted open the door behind Hell and stated, "We don't have time to deal with her now. You guys go. I will take care of it."
Roy insisted, "I can't let you do that. Iris and Aoi, you two also stay behind and help Lumos win this. Astrea and Klaus, you two come with me. We're going after the final baddie."
Roy added, "Lumos, survive this, no matter what. You're the only one who can maintain Project Grinberryal."
Lumos nodded, "Yes, sir."