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Three Months Later
[CONGRATULATIONS!]
[You've successfully completed the 24th boss challenge of the Dark Pillar!]
[The next floor of the Dark Pillar Tower has been unlocked.]
[Floor Access Privilege]
[Do you want to proceed to the second floor?]
[Yes] [No]
The struggle over the past six months finally paid off. Hundreds of labyrinth monsters defeated, 15 floor bosses conquered, and countless tense moments faced—most of which they'd never expected.
Arthur's presence had been more than enough to guide Squad 13. They never imagined they'd become the first squad in Sky Sword 10th's history to reach the 25th floor—or Lilith City.
Arthur let out a relieved smile. After being stuck here for a whole year, he'd finally set foot on the 25th floor. A quarter of the journey was now behind him on the path to earning the title of Dark Ruler at the 100th floor.