Astraia leaned forward, eyes sharp. "Alright, enough buildup. What's the plan for the 10th Floor? I want details."
I nodded, tapping the holo-panel to pull up the 10th Floor briefing.
"It's an extermination-type floor. But there's a catch — it's designed specifically for team play. We won't be fighting side by side."
She raised an eyebrow.
"Three players will be placed in three separate arenas, each with their own waves. We have to clear waves 1 through 3 individually."
"Once each of us kills our arena's final boss, that counts as clearing the floor. We don't get to regroup or help each other in real time."
Her eyes narrowed. "So... even though we're 'teaming up,' we're fighting completely solo?"
I nodded. "Exactly. The system wants us to clear it at the same time, but alone."
"That means no revives, no backups. Just pure individual skill — and timing."
Noel looked uneasy. "So if one of us falls, the whole team fails?"
"Yes," I said grimly. "We all have to make it through."
