They climbed the steps through the passageway and entered a collapsed second floor. After a fierce battle, they killed an elite cultist carrying a key, obtained the key to proceed, and scavenged some supplies and treasures before making their way back.
Kirk opened the purple door and took a deep breath.
A dangerous trap lay ahead, possibly the most dangerous place in the castle. But unless they fought their way through, they couldn't continue.
After thinking it over, Kirk decided it would be better to send in a cannon fodder to die.
He discussed it with Hermione, canceled her summoning, and summoned a long-absent fighter!
Mori!
The man who had appeared in Kirk's Soul Resurrection Stone since the first act stood before Kirk once more!
"You're not as girly as you used to be, kid," Mori said, casting Kirk a cold glance. Inside the Soulstone, he usually stayed in his luxurious apartment and gym, never mixing with the witches. In fact, even if Mori had wanted to, with his C-class strength, he couldn't beat anyone. He wouldn't have been able to get up to anything even if he'd tried.
Kirk smiled faintly. He had always felt a little guilty toward Mori. Because of his physique and lack of special skills, the man's strength rating could only reach C-class, and he had never managed to improve.
"Spit it out," Mori said unconcernedly. "What do you want me to do?"
"I'll be honest with you." Kirk pointed toward the room ahead. "It's dangerous in there. There's a deranged killer with claws on both hands waiting for us, along with a cage trap. I need you to scout ahead."
"Scout ahead?" Mori toyed with the bayonet in his right hand. He'd lost his right arm and had only the bayonet. "What do I