The group set off, ready to take the next steps in their journey. They made their way back to the Imperial City, their base of operations, to finalize preparations. From there, they headed to the Teleportation Hub, an advanced facility capable of transporting challengers directly to specific tower floors.
Leon stepped forward, presenting his Ascension Badge. The guards at the hub inspected it, their stern expressions softening as they nodded in acknowledgment. "Floor 5, authorized," one of them said, gesturing toward the platform.
The group stepped onto the teleportation array, a large circular structure pulsing with radiant blue energy. The operator entered the coordinates for Floor 5 into the control console. With a hum of power and a blinding flash of light, the teleportation array activated.
