Leon, listening to them banter, allowed himself a rare smile. Their fire hadn't dulled—even in the face of something as terrifying as a war against Void-touched gods.
He turned toward the portal again. Its surface rippled like oil over starlight.
"Let's not forget," he said, his tone quiet but firm, "this isn't just about us getting stronger. The higher we climb, the more people we can protect. The more futures we preserve."
Roselia nodded. "Then let's make sure we keep climbing."
"Okay then, let's go and clear this floor, level up to Limit, and then we'll dive straight to Floor 250," Leon said as they all nodded in agreement.
Leon then looked at the Deep Ancient Depths information about this floor. "There are six hidden Dungeons on this floor—powerful and rare. If we can clear them all, it'll be worth the effort. Let's go and clear them and grow stronger."
She nodded, determination in her eyes.
