Leon frowned deeply, holding the golden Abyssal Bead in his hand. His expression darkened as a realization struck him. "Wait… why is this another Abyssal Bead? This should've been the Dungeon Core," he muttered, turning the orb over in his palm, as though searching for an explanation in its faintly glowing surface.
The group exchanged puzzled glances.
Roselia approached cautiously, clutching the shimmering Item Core she had just claimed. "This isn't the real Dungeon Core, is it?" she asked, suspicion evident in her tone.
Leon shook his head slowly. "No. This is just a sub-core. It means…" His voice trailed off as his sharp eyes scanned the now-silent chamber. "It means there's another hidden floor. We haven't finished this dungeon yet."
"What?" Kara stepped forward, her shield clanging softly against the ground. "Are you sure, Leon? The Tyrant was massive—how could that not be the final boss?"
