The stairs leading to the third floor seemed endless, shrouded in a thick, unnatural mist.
Arin walked ahead, his presence commanding, while Valeria, his newly sworn wife, followed closely beside him. Selene, Lilith, and Seraphina exchanged glances, knowing that this journey was only getting more dangerous.
Lilith stretched lazily. "So, what do you think we'll fight next? Another overpowered knight, or something crazier?"
Seraphina's expression darkened. "Something worse. I can feel it."
The moment they stepped onto the third floor—a roar shattered the silence.
The mist dispersed, revealing an enormous cavern with an ancient throne of bones at its center.
And upon that throne, a dragon sat.
Its scales were as black as the void, its golden eyes glowing with primordial fury. Clawed wings stretched wide, shaking the very foundation of the tower.
> [New Entity Identified: Zareth, The Abyssal Tyrant]
Status: Guardian of the Third Floor
Threat Level: Catastrophic
Selene gritted her teeth. "A dragon? Are you serious?!"
Valeria tightened her grip on her greatsword, stepping beside Arin. "This isn't an ordinary dragon. It's a tyrant-class beast."
Zareth slowly lifted its head, its voice ancient and booming.
"Mortal… your soul reeks of conquest. Do you believe yourself worthy to stand before me?"
Arin smirked. "Worthy? I plan to slay you."
The dragon's eyes flared with amusement. "Then let us see if you can survive my wrath!"
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Arin vs. Zareth – A Battle Against a Legend
Zareth breathed in.
Then—it exhaled a torrent of abyssal flames.
Arin moved instantly. His blade pulsed with dark energy as he slashed through the inferno, cutting apart the flames themselves.
But the dragon was faster than expected.
Zareth's claws descended like black meteors, aiming to crush him.
Selene shouted, "Arin, dodge!"
But Arin didn't move.
Instead—he caught the dragon's claw with one hand.
The entire cavern trembled from the impact.
Zareth's golden eyes widened. "Impossible—"
Arin smirked. "You're not the first oversized lizard I've fought."
With a single burst of strength, he threw the dragon to the side.
Zareth crashed through stone pillars, sending shockwaves across the battlefield.
Lilith laughed, clapping her hands. "That was sexy."
Seraphina, however, looked horrified. "That… that was an ancient dragon… and he just threw it like a ragdoll?"
Valeria's golden eyes gleamed with admiration. "My lord truly is a conqueror."
Zareth let out a deafening roar, its body glowing with abyssal energy.
The temperature plunged.
> [Zareth is activating: Abyssal Sovereignty]
The dragon's form grew larger, black lightning crackling around its scales.
Zareth's voice echoed across the cavern. "You think yourself a god? Let me show you the true power of the abyss!"
A dark sphere formed in its mouth, growing denser with pure destruction.
Selene's eyes widened. "Arin! That's a catastrophe-level attack!"
Seraphina shouted, "Even you can't block that head-on!"
But Arin… simply smiled.
He raised his sword, black energy coiling around it like a raging storm.
"Then let me show you what stands beyond the abyss!"
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[Final Clash – Abyssal Dragon vs. Nightmare King]
Zareth unleashed its cataclysmic breath attack.
A blast capable of erasing mountains surged toward Arin.
Arin charged forward.
His sword tore through space itself, meeting the abyssal energy head-on.
For a moment—everything turned silent.
Then—
BOOM!
A blinding explosion engulfed the battlefield, shaking the entire Eternal Tower.
Selene, Lilith, and Valeria shielded themselves from the shockwave.
When the dust settled—
Zareth stood frozen. A deep, dark gash ran down its chest.
Its golden eyes dimmed. "I… have been bested."
The dragon collapsed.
Arin landed on top of its massive head, standing victorious.
The tower trembled.
> [Victory Achieved – Third Floor Guardian Defeated]
[Path to the Fourth Floor Unlocked]
Selene exhaled. "You really did it…"
Seraphina, still in shock, whispered, "He cut through an ancient dragon's ultimate attack. This is beyond insane."
Valeria smiled proudly. "He is the man I pledged my blade to."
Lilith smirked. "Now the real question is… what do we do with this giant corpse?"
But before Arin could answer—Zareth's body glowed.
Then—it shrank.
The massive dragon transformed… into a woman.
She had long black hair, golden eyes, and sharp fangs. She wore an elegant black dress, her aura still overwhelming.
> [New Entity Identified: Zareth, Abyssal Queen]
Status: Newly Manifested Human Form
Zareth knelt before Arin.
Her golden eyes met his.
"Mortal no longer. You have proven yourself a King among men. And thus, I offer myself to you."
She lowered her head.
"I, Zareth, the Abyssal Queen, pledge my strength… and my heart… to you."
Arin raised an eyebrow. "Another one?"
Selene crossed her arms. "This is getting ridiculous."
Lilith grinned. "I'm loving this."
Seraphina sighed. "Of course, the dragon turns into a beautiful woman and falls for him. Why am I even surprised?"
Valeria smirked. "A true king deserves a mighty queen."
Zareth slowly stood, stepping closer to Arin.
"You have conquered my abyss, Arin. Now… allow me to serve you for eternity."
Arin looked at his growing team of powerful women.
He smirked.
"Then let's continue conquering."
He turned toward the next staircase.
The Fourth Floor awaited.
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[TO BE CONTINUED…]