Digging open the iron trapdoor, the two poured in a bucket of water and slid down on a water elevator.
The space here was vast, probably large enough to hold several hundred people.
It was clearly a terrain prepared for tackling a BOSS.
Tashiniya remained cautious.
First, she followed Deconis around the perimeter, and only after confirming there were no traps, did she carefully approach the Ender Guardian in the central area.
As soon as they got close, purple particles spread throughout the entire space, accompanied by a somewhat abrupt yet stirring battle music.
The Ender Guardian rose from the ground.
With Deconis's peculiar taunting chant of "Come, hit me!"
Its single, purple-glowing eye immediately locked onto Deconis, who was exceptionally tiny compared to it.
The Ender Guardian raised its fist high.
The first BOSS battle of the fifth-floor Cataclysm was triggered so inexplicably.
"The World's First Auction will be held. After I return today, spread the news across Aethelram Continent, with a seven-day warm-up."
"Seven days should be enough time for those adventurers to travel."
Having decided on the date for the World's First Auction, Su Lin thought for a moment and added:
"Regarding the auction items for this World's First Auction, think about it after we return today and find some good things that can attract everyone."
"Also, regarding the North Wind Cavalry Regiment you mentioned, Veronika, I'll take a look after you bring them over."
He had heard Veronika talk a lot about the internal situation of the Lucania Kingdom these past few days.
It wouldn't be wrong to say it had been infiltrated by the Kingdom Restoration Society to the point of being a sieve.
Even Veronika herself admitted that many high-ranking members within the Knight Order might have been swayed by the Kingdom Restoration Society.
Although she didn't directly receive entry permission from Su Lin, his willingness to consider the North Wind Cavalry Regiment was enough to make Veronika happy. While the situation within the Knight Order was uncertain, she had great confidence in the North Wind Cavalry Regiment.
All members of the North Wind Cavalry Regiment had Knight Engravings, making them absolutely loyal to the Lucania Kingdom and the Lion Fang Knight.
Since its establishment, the specific information about the North Wind Cavalry Regiment had only been known by successive Lion Fang Knights and was responsible only to the Lion Fang Knight.
They lurked throughout the Lucania Kingdom in various guises, monitoring the entire Lucania Kingdom for the Lion Fang Knight.
This was also one of the core reasons Veronika could confidently leave the Lucania Kingdom for so long.
It wouldn't be wrong to call the North Wind Cavalry Regiment the Aethelram Continent's version of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Although their numbers were not large, they were all elites. As long as they could enter the MC Dungeon—or even without entering, as long as Veronika and her companions could provide enough equipment to arm the North Wind Cavalry Regiment—
the plight of the Lucania Kingdom could be greatly alleviated.
Veronika could also buy more time to wait for the People of Shudrak to fully surface and then capture them all.
Perhaps it wasn't possible before, but now—
Veronika felt that when dealing with them, there was no need to be too demanding about knightly spirit.
Just ask Lop and his companions for help.
The Elven Kingdom's interrogation magic was the best in the world.
As she was calculating in her mind, Veronika suddenly heard a faint sound of music.
The notes, piece by piece, carried a spiritual power that stirred one's fighting spirit.
Even though she didn't hear it clearly, she had to admit that these few simple notes made her recently calmed blood boil again. It was beautiful!
"Who is playing music?"
Aelita looked at the abandoned fortress with a bewildered expression; the music seemed to be coming from inside.
"Su Lin, are there musicians in the abandoned fortress? This music is quite stirring—"
Su Lin was also completely bewildered.
Veronika looked at Hilulele curiously,
"Has the Elven Kingdom produced a musician of this caliber? Hilulele, could you let the Knight Order's Supervision Department learn from them?"
Veronika felt that if such inspiring music could be used on their battlefield, it would definitely boost the morale of the knights. The fearless knightly spirit she had always wanted to reforge seemed capable of advancing further because of this music.
But Hilulele was also completely bewildered.
"Musician—the existing musician professional in the Elven Kingdom is the Queen three generations ago, but she is still stabilizing the subspace barrier in the Elven Kingdom!"
After a pause, Hilulele suddenly remembered something.
"Su Lin, could it be that Tashiniya and her companions placed some music records inside?"
Music records?
Tashiniya?
Abandoned fortress?
"Something bad happened!"
Su Lin clapped his hands heavily and ran into the abandoned fortress.
"Deconis!"
Tashiniya dared not be careless. After shouting, she manipulated her sheath-wings to fly up, dodging the Ender Guardian's ground-shattering heavy punch.
At this moment, Deconis showed no sign of her previous unhealthy pursuit of damage while holding a shield.
Her face was solemn, one hand holding a shield, while the magic book in her other hand flipped open naturally with a "whoosh."
"Holy enemy, I bestow upon you Cataclysm, corruption, slowness, decay—I bring all misfortune upon you!"
"Pastures of the high heavens, I command you to bestow blessings, bravery, benevolence, resilience—I command all praise to sing for a friend!"
Even though the power of magic was severely weakened in the MC Dungeon, Deconis's formidable strength was evident—
her magic still affected Tashiniya and the Ender Guardian, albeit with a slight effect.
But this slight weakening was already enough for Tashiniya.
One hand holding a shield, the other gripping a sword.
Clad in majestic Dragon Steel Armor, Tashiniya flapped her sheath-wings, descending like the Archangel Michael.
Tashiniya wasn't boasting.
She was indeed a nearly outstanding graduate of Angel Academy.
Moreover, at school, Tashiniya was very adept at cracking down on campus bullying.
It was just that her strength was sealed when she came to Aethelram Continent, and she had a group of powerful companions, so she didn't really need to fight and enjoyed the pleasure of being protected by her companions.
But now.
Deconis couldn't withstand the Ender Guardian's attacks; the Ender Guardian could disable shields.
Deconis needed her.
At this moment, Tashiniya was both the sharpest spear and the strongest shield for her companion!
"Don't underestimate Archangel Tashiniya, you idiot!"
Tashiniya shot out like an arrow, flexibly dodging the purple spikes that grew from the ground.
She was in her element.
So many years of slacking off had not diminished her combat abilities. In the countless years before coming to Aethelram Continent, she was the boxing champion, Tashiniya, who struck fear into campus bullies at Angel Academy!
"Boom!"
The Ender Guardian struck Tashiniya with a heavy punch, its fist tearing through the air.
If that punch had landed solidly, it would have killed her instantly. But Tashiniya, like a boneless snake, turned lightly, spiraling up the Ender Guardian's arm.
She stabbed her sword into the Ender Guardian's single eye.
Highly effective!
Flapping her sheath-covered wings, she flexibly circled past its shoulder and stole a few more slashes on the Ender Guardian's back.
Before the opponent could turn to attack, Tashiniya flew back into the sky, proudly looking at the impotently raging Ender Guardian. "Aerial combat is an angel's specialty, don't you understand, big guy!"
With the aggro pulled to Tashiniya, Deconis seized the opportunity to rush forward and output damage for a long time.
Then, in an instant, she moved out of the Ender Guardian's attack range.
Honestly, she was also very shocked by Tashiniya's powerful combat ability—when this slacker got serious, she could fight even better than Li Qiaoqiao and Veronika!
But now was not the time to think about such things.
Her curse, which could continuously weaken enemies until death, had disappeared again.
Deconis hastily pulled out her magic book to reapply buffs.
The two cooperated seamlessly, and this time, Deconis even received Tashiniya's rescue.
Those attacks she thought were unavoidable, Tashiniya would always fly in like a gust of wind and carry her away.
Honestly, Tashiniya at this moment was incredibly cool.
If Lulu saw her exquisite swordsmanship and fighting style, she would definitely be incredibly excited.
Without unnecessary communication, a single glance between them was enough to understand each other's intentions.
The fearsome Ender Guardian was actually beaten by Tashiniya and Veronika without any chance to retaliate.
Its health visibly decreased.
Until a certain moment, "Snap!"
Like chains wrapped around a large iron door exploding.
The Ender Guardian teleported to the center of the battlefield without warning.
The moment it raised both fists, Tashiniya's angelic intuition sensed the crisis of death.
Flapping her wings, she shot into the air, rushing towards Deconis like lightning.
"Deconis! Run!"
No sooner had she spoken than heavy punches slammed down.
Accompanied by deafening rumbles, the ground collapsed.
The Void Rune's earth spikes expanded outwards in layers, impaling Deconis, who was unable to move in the air.
Deconis's first Totem of Undying shattered.
"Deconis!!!"
Tashiniya screamed frantically, instantly catching the bewildered Deconis in mid-air.
Then she spiraled upwards, placing her on a safe, raised position.
Deconis seemed still immersed in the sensation of death from that brief moment. Her Dragon Scale set, whose durability was already at its limit from taking too much damage, also couldn't withstand that punch.
Without the Dragon Scale set, Deconis could no longer fight; going down would mean certain death.
Tashiniya looked at Deconis with intense worry.
"Are you okay?"
...Deconis hesitated slightly.
Would saying "I'm thrilled" now be a bit of a mood killer?
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have brought you to fight the Ender Guardian."
"It's okay, I have the Totem of Undying."
Deconis shook her head, still unable to resist savoring that moment of extreme pleasure.
She glanced at the Ender Guardian, which was clearly in a berserk, second stage. Although Deconis really wanted to experience that joy again, she said, "Tashiniya, we can't fight anymore. This big guy is too strong."
Tashiniya silently stood up.
Her face, which usually only showed funny expressions and silliness, now revealed a strange hint of grimness.
Deconis didn't know if it was an illusion, but she felt an extreme killing intent emanating from Tashiniya, an intent that didn't belong to this silly angel.
"You stay here for now."
Tashiniya spoke calmly.
"The Pope and the others will be here soon."
"Tashiniya—you—"
Deconis looked at Tashiniya with some concern—her current state seemed very off.
"Don't worry."
Tashiniya actually gently raised her hand and stroked Deconis's head.
"I'm going to kill it."
As her words fell, Tashiniya fell backward, performing a Leap of Faith.
In mid-air, her wings vibrated, and she spiraled skyward.
A grayish, shimmering white light surged from her body, wrapping around the Dragon Steel Sword.
Tashiniya looked down from above at the second-stage Ender Guardian.
All emotions receded from her eyes like a tide, leaving only bone-chilling coldness.
Raising her longsword, Tashiniya dove down, her eyes reflecting only the Ender Guardian.
"No one can harm my companion!"
At this moment, Tashiniya was like a War God.