In the deserted safe floor, beneath a rock wall, the members of the Loki Familia had gathered together.
Some were packing up what little luggage remained, some were treating the injured, some hurried back and forth, while others occasionally glanced into the distance with lingering fear on their faces.
In the direction they kept looking stood a massive crater, so huge it looked as though it had been struck directly by a meteorite.
Black smoke rose from the crater, which emitted a foul stench. Purple liquid dripped and flowed from within, continuously corroding and dissolving the surrounding area, causing the crater to grow even larger.
That was the legacy left behind by the Female-shaped Monster's self-destruction.
When the Female-shaped Monster had been pierced through all over and blown itself apart, the vast amount of corrosive Dissolving Liquid that sprayed from its body had ultimately left behind this hole on the 50th Floor—part volcanic crater, part meteorite impact site.
Whenever they recalled that sight, everyone shuddered again, then cast grateful and respectful looks toward a figure in another direction.
Riezel sat there, surrounded by numerous Familia members.
"Please, have some water."
"Please, have a panacea."
"Idiot, Mister Riezel isn't injured. He doesn't need a panacea—stamina potions and mind potions are enough."
"No, I heard Mister Riezel has the Development Abilities 'Healing Power' and 'Spirit Healing,' so stamina potions and mind potions are completely unnecessary."
"Then just drink some water!"
"No! He should eat something!"
"Please, Mister Riezel!"
One Familia member after another argued as they thrust item after item toward Riezel, who was beginning to feel overwhelmed by their enthusiasm.
"Everyone, you don't need to be so polite. You're all my seniors, so there's no need for this."
Riezel spoke with a slightly helpless expression.
After defeating the Female-shaped Monster, the