In a dark room, with nothing but floating screens showing different scenes—three of which displayed Aster, Faeloria, and Vanessa's struggles—a figure stood aloft, staring ahead with a steady frown.
"This is unexpected..."
Lorelai muttered as she watched the feed of the three intruders exploring the maze-like pocket dimension she had created.
The maze itself didn't consume her powers, as its strength varied depending on the strength of the one exploring it. That was why both Faeloria and Vanessa encountered monsters over level 1000 along their path.
Of course, the maze was designed to destroy those who entered, but the strength of each member far surpassed what their levels could display. As such, the first stage of her plan had completely fallen apart, allowing all three of them to explore the maze undisturbed.
"Well, not really," a voice called, interrupting Lorelai's thoughts.
