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Without further halts, Lets get to the story.

"For Velika!" Yelling / Important thing

Flashback

"If only I could have saved Velik" Thinking

"I must return to Velika as soon as possible" Speaking

Fiftieth floor rest area

Seir

The trip up to the Fiftieth floor was rather uneventful as most of the monsters hadn't re spawned yet so Seir had the chance to make small talk with the group of mostly quite young warriors. Neither of them knew anything about the names and places they spoke of. Deciding he would wait to talk about important things back at the surface, Seir kept most of his questions and concerns for then.

Arriving in a huge cavern, easily miles wide and covered in a forest of gray pine trees, Sier let out a whistle. The place wasn't as stunning as Saeliwood or Fey Forest, but it was quite impressive. He could faintly feel the life forces of men and women on the far side of the forest in what he assumed to be a town. For an underground maze, this place was quite impressive in his books.

Seir walked with the group through the woods, noting a few life signatures he felt trailing them and attempting to stay hidden. He was used to it though, Being the leader of a federation that spanned continents caused many many people to tail him and magically scry on him. He couldn't count how many would be assassins fell to his blade when they thought he was a free target.

Naturally, he had taken precautions. He had two rings that would take life threatening damage for him but shatter after their use. They were a necessity on the battlefield. Death mages and blood mages would try to use death magic and blood magic on him and the rings would take the magical attacks instead of him. His gear also reduced all damage he would take in half alongside enhancing his power and vitality. Attacks up to a certain amount of power and force would not even damage him in the slightest. If a regular human punched him or slashed him without an enhanced steel sword, it would be unable to dent his enhanced skin.

When they arrived at a camp set up for their Familia consisting of ten large and sturdy tents, each the size of a small house, Seir was taken to the biggest one in the center.

The white canvas interior was brightly lit with magic stones and had comfortable chairs around a large table made for meetings and conferences. on the wooden table was maps and documents showing paths around the dungeon.

There were various pieces of furniture lining the walls, including bookcases and shelves that were stuffed with various rations, books and supplies.

After a porter came and poured the group drinks when they sat down, Seir checked the drink he was given. Even if these people seemed friendly, he wouldn't chance it. Many people had fallen into traps by trusting people that had been nice to them for a short period of time only to find themselves dead or in the pot of a Gula.

"Smart. However, I assure you that it isn't poisoned" Gareth said to the commander.

Seir nodded and took a swig of the drink. It was a spiced cider with mild alcohol content that wend down slightly smooth. Swishing the drink around in a circular motion, he looked down at it. Apples were plentiful around Velika and Crescetia and apple drinks were quite nice to sell in and around Velika.

Putting down the cup lightly, Sier looked to Gareth and said "So, now that we are all here. Tell me where on Arborea we are on and where the nearest Federation post is. I'll take it from there". Gareth seemed the oldest and most composed. He must have been the leader. In the Valkyon federation, children were not allowed to join and a majority of the party looked to be children and teens. Seir knew better than anyone that looks were deceiving, Tuwangi, Elin and Popori were great examples, but some of the party genuinely acted like children.

The group looked at each other, sharing a wordless question. This man spoke of strange things and strange places and insisted he was a very important military figure.

Gareth looked at Seir and asked worriedly "Are you sure you're okay big guy? None of us here have ever heard of the places you speak of. The dungeon getting to you?".

Sier shook his head. It seemed these people couldn't help him. He would have to find the higher ups. These mercenaries couldn't help him.

Getting up from the chair and walking to the door, Seir gave a small nod before turning and leaving. He would make his way up himself. There was no doubt in his mind that he could.

And Cut.

I know this was quite short but I'm short on time so this is all I can get out for now. The next chapter will be longer.