The chance for linking up appeared. Under the Hero's communication, coordination, and powerful command, all squads instantly formed a single unit and rapidly launched a full-scale encirclement of the enemy's nest.
On the 13th floor, after receiving Asfi's request for support, Fron turned and quickly discussed with Anakitty, who was running behind him.
"Anakitty, the situation on Asfi's side is urgent. I'm going to support them. Everyone else is to follow Finn's instructions, seal all the passages on the 13th floor. Every important checkpoint must have people guarding it. Make sure not a single enemy escapes! Understood?"
"Isn't it too dangerous for you to go alone? Bringing a few more people along would at least give you support from back-side" Anakitty said with concern.
Even though she knew how powerful Fron was, after such a long stretch of fighting and crisis after crisis, no matter that stamina and mental energy could be restored with potions, there was no medicine for the mental burden.
As the commander of the heavily pressured vanguard, Fron bore most of the weight on his shoulders. It was easy to imagine.
"No problem. Believe me!"
Fron gave Anakitty a thumbs-up and took a deep breath…
In the next moment, and to everyone's stunned disbelief, he immediately widened the distance between them. His figure grew smaller and smaller to the naked eye until he finally vanished into the darkness at the end of the passage.
One member's eyes nearly popped out as he muttered blankly with a twitching face.
"We used every bit of strength we had, thinking we'd managed to keep up with Lord Fron… I was even feeling smug… but… was Fron just humoring us?"
"Of course. Otherwise, why do you think he's Lv.6? And why he has the title 'strongest in his level'?"
" ..."
Facing the merciless ridicule of his companion, the young man instantly fell into silence.
"I'm a proper Lv.3… Outside, I'm considered a veteran adventurer! In some small familias I could even be a captain, okay…?"
"Alright, enough chatting. We all know how strong Fron is. Now relay orders to every squad, seal all entrances and exits on the 13th floor. Absolutely do not let anyone escape! Work with the main force that's rushing over to conduct a carpet search and encirclement tactic!"
"Understood!"
After Fron left, Anakitty quickly issued instructions and set the direction of the team.
Her calm mind and solid combat ability gave her high prestige in everyone's eyes, this was why she could become the second-;ine officer of the familia.
...
"Heeheehee… Checkmate. Although there were a few twists, overall things have been smooth. Looks like we've forced the enemy into the corner of the board," one god said.
"But what if, and I'm just saying if, the enemy still has some way to turn the tables? You know those guys. They always leave themselves a backup plan and then pull a reversal at the moment of despair."
"Heh. At this point, the only possibilities left are: either the dungeon itself suddenly comes alive and turns into a giant… or those 'Fallen Spirit' go berserk. Only those two."
Listening to the fierce battle in the distance, the two gods narrowed their eyes.
Both could imagine the sight of a completely one-sided collapse.
…
"****, we've been outplayed!"
In complete contrast to the two gods' mood, Thanatos, observing the adventurers' movements from within the hideout, closed his eyes and looked skyward after sending out his final forces to stop the Hermes Familia. It was as if he had surrendered.
...
"Can you hear it? The footsteps of ruin pushing you into despair."
Slicing down a charging fanatic with her blade, Asfi spoke in a cold tone, directing psychological pressure at Barca.
It was the dense, orderly footsteps of troops echoing through the passage.
Each step landed as though stomping directly onto Barca's heart. His ears buzzed, his expression shifted wildly, and his weak body felt suffocating, like a fish out of water.
Asfi's gaze declared the outcome: victory and defeat.
Lulune behind her continued transmitting intel through her Communication Crystal.
Barca stood frozen, eyes unfocused. No matter how frantically the remaining Evilus remnants launched counterattacks on the Hermes Familia, they could no longer halt the rolling war machine.
With the operation already in full swing, it was impossible to mount any effective response now.
"Drip… drip… drip…" Fresh blood from wounds pattered onto the stone floor like the tolling of a death bell.
Clear, rhythmic footsteps echoed, accompanied by a figure walking out of the passage.
This grand drama was entering its final act…
Whether it was the despair and terror on the faces of the Evilus remnants, or the joy on the Hermes Familia's faces, they all signaled that the newcomer had the strength to bring everything to an end.
"Fron Argon." Barca parted his cracked lips and spoke the name of the young man standing before them.
Dim light fell upon Fron's sharply defined face.
His azure eyes, swirling with blue radiance, met Barca's pupils.
"It's unfortunate… but as the last descendant of the Daedalus Clan, your journey ends here today."
His gentle voice delivered a merciless verdict.
And then, flames like dusk burst forth. Wielding his staff, Fron charged into battle.
Relying on his overwhelming power, the terrified and despair-stricken Evilus remnants were cut down like vegetables.
It took him barely ten minutes.
When he looked around the hall, aside from Barca, not a single enemy could still stand.
Black-robed fanatics lay scattered everywhere; some hadn't passed out and could only writhe in pain, groaning.
Asfi sheathed her weapon and stood beside Fron.
"It's over, Barca Perdix. No, there are still some Evilus remnants. For the comrades who died in the dungeon… I will make you pay."
If not for Fron, the casualties of the Loki Familia and Hermes Familia would have been ten times worse.
Fortunately, with his protection, the losses were kept to the minimum.
Yet Fron wasn't omniscient; there would always be sacrifices.
"Heh…"
Barca let out a powerless laugh. His arms hung limply, and behind the curtain of his white bangs, his eyes were dyed completely with resignation.
"…So this is where my life ends."
As his voice faded, dense footsteps echoed in everyone's ears.
Then, from one of the passages leading into the hall, groups of adventurers from the Loki and other Familia emerged.