Uncharted Territory

“There’s still time before sunset.”

With that, all my companions looked at me.

Their eyes held neither impatience nor resignation.

They simply waited for me to speak again, as if it were only natural.

“First, let’s figure out what floor we’re on.”

I lowered my gaze to the woman still sprawled on the ground.

“And you? Do you have any information?”

The woman didn’t answer right away.

Her breathing was ragged, and she glared into space with unfocused eyes.

“…I’m a magic-item hunter affiliated with the Guild. I mostly explore up to the fortieth floor, but I’ve never seen a place like this.”...