After the new floor has been opened, some players decide to move on, but not all. Our group also decided to stay on the 8th floor for a while, sometimes going down between floors to complete different missions.
- Why aren't we still advancing to the next floor? It's already been a week since a new floor was opened. (Leon)
- The experience gained on this floor is pretty good so far. (Apollo)
- From the information of the players who have advanced to the 9th floor, that floor is even more difficult than the 8th floor. I understood that even the monsters are extremely aggressive and there are quite a few quests you could do now. (Alexis)
- I've seen some posts on the forum as well. I've heard the average monster level is 80-85. Half the map looks like a wasteland and there are a lot of undead monsters. (Gilgamesh)
- I know. There are a lot of Skeleton Knight(B) and Hellhound(C-B). Some players even ran into Dullahan(A) as Field Boss. (Alexis)
- What does it matter what monsters they are? (Dante)
- It matters their level, silly. (Gilgamesh)
- We need to get closer to level 80 faster so we can equip our new weapons if we want to have an advantage against the monsters there. (Alexis)
- That's right. That's a pretty big level difference, we can't fight level 85 monsters when you and Apollo are barely level 76. (Gilgamesh)
- Then let's make some dungeons or defeat some more monsters for 2-3 days to increase a level at least. (Leon)
- Then let's try to level up a bit more for now, then see if we can beat weaker monsters on the 9th floor. I don't think we'll have to venture into a dungeon right away, to a new floor where we don't know what to expect or the exact strength of the monsters. (Alexis)
After a few more days, our group finally decided to advance to the 9th floor as well. The 9th floor is vastly different from what they've encountered before, seemingly gone through corruption. The monsters have become much more aggressive and powerful. The first few hours on the new floor are not as difficult as they expected, managing to fight with the monsters they have encountered.
- See? We were scared for nothing. (Leon)
- They're just B-grade monsters we've been fighting for the moment. Their level isn't higher than 82 either, so a difference of only 4-5 levels isn't that disadvantageous. (Alexis)
- Anyway, we really need to make everyone level 80, that is if we want to try to do any dungeons. (Apollo)
- Yeah. We need to use the new weapons we got from that Elderwood Guardian. (Alexis)
- I can't wait to try the new spear. (Leon)
- Do you know how we can get to the city? So, we can pick our respawn point in case we die? Gilgamesh to Alexis.
- I have a vague idea. But why do I always have to be the one doing all this? (Alexis)
- You put yourself in this position. (Gilgamesh)
- You're the most detail-oriented of us all. (Leon)
- You always assess the situations we find ourselves in calmly. (Apollo)
- Aren't you the boss? (Dante)
- Who says he's in charge? (Gilgamesh)
- I like to follow his orders when we're in dungeons or fighting monsters. He always makes good choices, and it makes everything seem so much easier. (Leon)
- Don't worry Gilgamesh, I don't consider myself the leader of the group or anything. (Alexis)
While they were talking, some monsters respawned and started attacking them.
- Those skeletons showed up fast. (Leon)
- It's bringing back memories of how we fought that Floor Dungeon on the 4th floor. (Apollo)
- I just hope we don't run into any Death Knights like we did back then. (Alexis)
- Haha. Die! (Dante)
After a while, they reach the city of the floor.
- I don't see too many players around. (Gilgamesh)
- Yeah, looks like the major guilds haven't ventured out too far either. They've only sent a few of their top players to get materials and more information. (Alexis)
- That means the dungeons on this floor are free. (Leon)
- We'll think about dungeons when the time comes. Right now, it's important to reach level 80. (Alexis)
And so, they hang out for a while, then they log off and come back the next day.
The next few days pass quickly, the 5 do some quests and defeat some more monsters, Leon reaches level 80 and equips his new weapon.
- How about my weapon? Now I can say I feel at least twice as strong. (Leon)
- I guess we could try to do a dungeon or something to get experience a lot faster. (Dante)
- I know a good dungeon. And I think it's not that difficult either. (Gilgamesh)
After figuring out what to do, they decide to head to Gilgamesh's dungeon to try to clear it.
~Skeleton Knight Dungeon(B)~
~A dungeon filled with skeleton knights, who were once part of humanity's legion in the great war against the demons.~
- What's with this description? Demons? (Gilgamesh)
- This is the first I've heard of it too. (Apollo)
- The back story mentions some Great Demon Lords, but things weren't very explicit. (Alexis)
- Don't tell me you read that story. How boring. (Leon)
- That's why you're the boss, you always know everything. (Dante)
- I'm nobody's boss. Anyway, from what I know, the story can greatly influence certain aspects of the game. (Alexis)
- Probably some puzzle pieces for certain unique events or missions. (Gilgamesh)
- Let's drop all this talk and let's go in. (Leon)
After they enter the dungeon, more messages appear.
~Skeleton Knight Dungeon(B)~
~Fight against the battalion of undead knights. To clear this dungeon, you must defeat all 1.000 Skeleton Knights.~
~Congratulations! Your luck is amazing! For being the first group to discover this dungeon. A unique quest will be given. The Perished Army~
~Clear this dungeon 5 times.
Current: 0/5
No time limit.~
~Special reward: The map to the temple of Great Demon Ronove.~
~WARNING! If you fail to clear the dungeon and every party member dies, the mission will be nullified.~
- Did he just say 1,000? (Leon)
- You've got to be kidding me... (Alexis)
- Lucky? I think this game is making fun of us! (Gilgamesh)
- I don't think we can turn back now... (Apollo)
- What do you say we do? Defeating 1,000 monsters is something out of the ordinary. (Alexis)
- How did you say you found this dungeon? (Leon)
- I heard some NPCs' stories about the Army of Undead. (Gilgamesh)
- And when you heard the word army, you didn't think it might really be an army of skeletons? (Leon)
- How was I supposed to guess? I said maybe it's a few dozen, not a battalion. (Gilgamesh)
- What's done is done. Now let's see how we get out of this. (Alexis)
- Guys... The skeletons are starting to come at us. (Apollo)
~Skeleton Knight(B), Lv. 82~
~Skeleton Knight(B), Lv. 83~
~Skeleton Knight(B), Lv. 82~
~Skeleton Knight(B), Lv. 83~
...
~Skeleton Knight Captain(A), Lv. 84~
- Is that guy on a horse? (Leon)
- If I kill him, can I take his horse? (Dante)
- Oh, gosh! Who I walked into this dungeon with... (Alexis)
After a few hours...
- It feels like it never ends! (Gilgamesh)
- Which wave is this? (Alexis)
- I think the sixth. (Apollo)
- I don't think we're even halfway there. (Leon)
- I don't know who's more annoying... The ones with the spears or the captain? (Gilgamesh)
- I'll take the spearmen; you guys take the others. (Leon)
- Dante, you take care of this captain. (Alexis)
- Don't forget the horse. (Gilgamesh)
- Haha. What a good joke. (Dante)
- Huh? (Apollo) (Alexis)
- You said you'd take care of them! (Gilgamesh)
- Sorry! Some of them threw their spears. (Leon)
After another few hours...
- Uh, we're done with this wave too... (Alexis)
- Was that the ninth wave? I don't even know... (Apollo)
- At least the experience we're getting is crazy. (Leon)
- I wouldn't worry about the materials either. (Gilgamesh)
- Guys, here comes the next wave. (Apollo)
- I hope this is the last one. (Alexis)
- We can barely catch our breath. (Leon)
After another couple of hours...
~Congratulations! You've defeated the battalion of undead knights.~
~Your rewards are: Exp..., 15 gold, 10 pieces of Black Iron(B), random box(B)~
~Mission Progress - The Perished Army
Clear this dungeon 5 times.
Current: 1/5
No time limit.~
- It didn't even take us almost a day... (Gilgamesh)
- At least I made level 80. (Alexis)
- Yeah, me too. (Apollo)
- So tiring! (Leon)
- It's going to take a long time to do this mission, especially since we must take a day's break in between to get back in. (Alexis)
- Yeah, it'll take a couple of weeks. (Gilgamesh)
After a week...
~Congratulations! You've defeated the battalion of undead knights.~
~Your rewards are: Exp..., 15 gold, 10 pieces of Black Iron(B), random box(B)~
~Mission Progress - The Perished Army
Clear this dungeon 5 times.
Current: 3/5
No time limit.~
- Two more times... (Alexis)
- Yeah... (Gilgamesh)
- Anyway, have you heard anything about this Floor Dungeon? (Leon)
- I made level 80! (Dante)
- There's nothing. (Alexis)
- Yeah. Almost three weeks and still no word about it. (Gilgamesh)
- Good for you Dante. (Apollo)
After another week...
~Congratulations! You've defeated the battalion of undead knights.~
~Your rewards are: Exp..., 15 gold, 10 pieces of Black Iron(B), random box(B)~
~Mission Progress - The Perished Army
Clear this dungeon 5 times.
Current: 5/5
No time limit.~
~Congratulations! You've completed the special mission The Perished Army.
Your reward: The map to the temple of Great Demon Ronove.~
~ A new mission was created. Find the Temple of Great Demon Ronove.
Time limit: 360 hours.~
- Of course, we get another mission... (Alexis)
- At least we are done with this dungeon and those annoying skeletons. (Leon)
- We levelled up pretty well too. (Gilgamesh)
- I can't deny that. Anyway, I'm not even gonna think of this new mission for at least one week. (Alexis)
- Yeah, we need a break after all these dungeons. (Apollo)
- I'll take a break from fighting skeletons for a couple of days. (Alexis)
- I'm going to dream skeletons this night as well... (Leon)