Come Save the World!

That night, rather than being filled with oppressive, heavy storm clouds, the sky was crystal clear without a single cloud in sight. The jewel-like stars and bright moon stood out all the more, even drawing many bards to stop and gaze upward, inspiring them to compose poetry as they admired the moon.

Only those who knew that the city stood on the brink of destruction understood that this clear night sky might be the most dangerous thing of all.

The Six Faerie Rings, Heaven's Light that had descended in ancient times and defeated Níðhöggr.

Perhaps such radiance was meant to descend beneath a night sky this clear?

With such thoughts in mind, the adventurers preparing to invade the Man-made Labyrinth headed for their respective battlefields, some tense, some uneasy, some afraid, some worried.

For instance, the Loki Familia split into four groups midway, each heading toward its assigned staging point.

The first, second, and third units, led by Finn, Riveria, Gareth, and the others, would head to Daedalus Road.

The sixth unit, led by Riezel, would head to the Dungeon's 9th Floor.

"Be careful."

"Take care of yourselves."

"Don't you dare die."

Finn, Riveria, and Gareth had nothing more to say. As they watched Riezel, Lefiya, and the others split off from the group, they merely offered brief blessings.

"...Good luck."

Ais stood beside Riveria as well. Looking at Riezel and Lefiya across from her, she remained silent for a long while before finally saying that.

"Make sure you win, Riezel!"

"Don't push yourself too hard, Lefiya!"

Raul and Aki, on the other hand, were somewhat worried. Watching Riezel and Lefiya prepare to depart, they could not help adding a few more words.

"Tch. Instead of worrying about them, worry about us."

"With Riezel there, they'll be fine."

"Lefiya is