In front of that final door, they found Murphy and old Finoc.
Both NPC bosses were visibly battle-worn.
The old knight's white oak armor bore black corrosion marks, and Murphy's cloak was tattered. The usually dignified Murphy now was sitting on a chair, panting heavily. His Blade of Yi continued to drip strange black blood.
Just thirty minutes prior, Murphy and old Finoc had jointly wiped out the last dozen clan leaders led astray by subspace. They were genuine silver grade, powerful individuals like Jed, who had succumb to Murphy's sneak attack due to their mental disorientation and the corrosion and weakness of their blood origin.
Shamefully, of the fifteen foes, the formidable old knight had taken care of thirteen, leaving Murphy to handle only two and left in a sorry state afterward.
That Murphy was just too weak!
However, considering his current level, his performance was already decent, plus the "Proof of the Warrior" had ignited successfully.