Reality

The day after we ranked up.

We stepped onto the twenty-first floor once again.

We made our way down the long corridor.

The white light of the mana lamps, spaced at regular intervals, softly illuminated the stone walls.

From around the bend to our left came the heavy sound of footsteps, as if something were dragging stone.

'Mana Scan' picked up a single presence.

"There's only one."

As I whispered the words, I sent mana flowing into my companions.

The 'Enhance' spell took effect.

Kai silently raised his greatshield...