The moment Creed stepped onto the Apex Floor, the world shifted beneath his feet; both figuratively and literally.
A deep hum filled the air, vibrating in his bones, like the heartbeat of something ancient awakening.
The teleportation light faded, revealing a sprawling corridor of shadow-forged architecture.
The walls were an ugly fusion of jagged black stone and glowing red veins, pulsed like molten arteries.
The ceiling arched high, lost in shadows, and the floor beneath his boots seemed to drink in light like a bottomless void.
Even the air was different, heavier, as if the entire floor resented his presence. Immediately after, he summoned Lilith and Tierra as usual, his eyes still taking in his surroundings.
Ding!
Creed's badge buzzed, and a sharp ding rang in his ears. Instinctively, he raised it.
[APEX FLOOR RULES LOADED]
[Welcome to the Throne Trial. This is the final floor of the Pyramid of Dominion. Only one can claim the Throne.]
[TRIAL OBJECTIVE:
