The fight with the Crystal Ogres had set a new rhythm for their journey downward. The quiet peace of the garden floor was behind them, a precious memory stored away. Now, they moved with a single-minded purpose: to conquer the Frozen Sepulcher. They were a machine built for this, and each floor was just another task to complete.
The portal from the crystal canyon took them to the seventh floor. They stepped out into a swamp. But this was no ordinary swamp. The air was thick and green, smelling of rotting plants and strange chemicals. The water was a sickly purple color, and giant, flesh-eating lilies floated on the surface, their petals snapping shut at random. From the murky water, giant leeches with sharp teeth and scorpion-like creatures with barbed tails emerged, hissing and clicking.
Alex and Saeko didn't even need to talk. They shared a look and understood the plan.
