The path twisted and stretched on, each step taking us deeper into the unknown. The crystal's presence still lingered in my mind—a faint whisper I couldn't shake, as though it had left a mark I couldn't see.
Kijin and Raijuu stayed close, their eyes sharp and alert. They were tense, more so than usual, as if sensing the same strangeness that I felt. This floor, this entire section of the dungeon… it wasn't like anything we'd encountered before.
"All right, everyone," I murmured, glancing at the chat feed on my device. "We're going even deeper. Whatever's down here… it's watching us."
The chat was alive with excitement and nervous energy.
: Dude, this is insane! I feel like I'm watching a horror movie.
: Keep going, Tsukasa! We're right here with you!
: Forbidden Floors have my heart racing. This isn't like any other stream.
