Riku stood in the Mirror Room, a glowing map floating in front of him.
A single red dot blinked—the enemy core's location.
"This mirror can send us close to her dungeon," Riku explained. "But we can't bring everyone. It uses a lot of energy."
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> [Selected Team: Riku, Fio, Yuki, Goru]
[Mission: Infiltrate the Crimson Queen's dungeon. Disrupt her Core.]
[Energy Cost: 750]
[Mirror Jump: 10 seconds]
Fio tightened her gloves. "We hit hard, then vanish."
Yuki growled softly.
Goru slammed his fists together. "Let's make her regret waking us up."
---
Elinor ran up, holding a glowing charm. "Wait—take this. It's a Blessing Sigil. I'll channel healing through it from here."
Riku took it, smiling. "Thanks, Elinor. Protect the core while we're gone."
---
The mirror shimmered. The light swirled—pulling them in.
Flash!
They landed in a dark cave glowing with red crystals.
Heat pulsed through the air. Fire danced along the walls.
---
> [Alert – You've entered hostile dungeon territory]
[Warning: All monsters will respond to your presence]
Fio vanished into shadows.
Yuki moved ahead silently.
Riku held up his hand—his sword forming from slime.
"Let's begin the raid."
Riku moved quietly through the molten halls of the Crimson Queen's dungeon.
Flames licked the walls. Lava bubbles echoed like thunder.
> [Alert – Patrol Detected Ahead: 3 Flame Serpents, 1 Fire Orc]
Fio whispered, "I'll take the left. Yuki, right. Goru—go loud."
Riku nodded. "I'll cover from behind."
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Swoosh! Fio's dagger slid through a serpent's neck.
Crack! Yuki's icy fangs crushed another's head.
BOOM! Goru smashed into the Fire Orc, sending him flying into a lava pit.
---
> [Enemies Defeated – No alarm triggered]
Riku stepped forward, placing a glowing crystal near a lava vent.
"What's that?" Fio asked.
"A meltdown trap," Riku said. "If the Queen finds us, we'll light her dungeon from the inside."
---
They moved deeper, where walls burned with ancient runes.
Suddenly—
ROOOOOAR!
A massive figure stepped from the shadows:
A Crimson Warden—flaming armor, horned helm, glowing red blade.
> [Boss Battle – Crimson Warden]
[Difficulty: A-Rank]
Riku stepped forward, eyes glowing.
"Time to see if you're hotter than my blade."
CLANG! The Crimson Warden's blade slammed down—sparks flew as Goru blocked it with both axes.
"Strong… but slow!" Goru growled, pushing back with brute force.
Yuki darted in, biting the Warden's leg—ice cracking across the flaming armor.
Fio slashed at its back, but the Warden spun, flames bursting out.
BOOM!
The shockwave threw them back.
---
Riku raised his hand.
> [Skill: Slime Blade – Split Form]
His sword became two glowing whips of blue energy.
He dashed forward—teleporting mid-strike—appearing above the Warden and slicing across its helmet.
CRACK! The helm split.
The Warden roared—but staggered.
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"Now, Elinor!" Riku shouted into the charm.
Back in his dungeon, Elinor placed both hands on her core.
> [Sanctuary Blessing – Full Burst Activated]
[All allies fully healed. Strength +20% for 10 seconds.]
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Riku's body glowed gold.
"End it, Goru!"
WHAM!
Goru's axe came down like a mountain falling.
The Warden collapsed—its armor melting into slag.
---
> [Boss Defeated – Crimson Warden]
[Secret Path Unlocked – Queen's Inner Chamber]
A hidden door slid open behind the throne.
Riku wiped sweat from his face. "Let's go meet the Queen."
The Queen's chamber was massive.
Walls of living fire. A throne of bone and crystal.
And on it sat the Crimson Queen—a beautiful woman with long red hair, burning eyes, and a cruel smile.
"So," she said. "The little blue core comes to die."
---
Fio whispered, "She's not like the others…"
"No," Riku replied. "She's smarter."
> [Alert – Crimson Queen (Core #77) – Power Level: S-Rank]
She stood, fire wrapping around her like a cloak.
"You destroyed my Warden. You entered my realm."
Her voice echoed with magic. "Now, burn."
---
FWOOSH!
A wave of flame rushed toward them.
Riku teleported behind her—but she vanished, reappearing above.
She raised her hand—and fire spears rained down.
---
"Scatter!" Riku shouted.
Goru took the front. Yuki froze a path. Fio flickered through shadows, striking from behind.
Riku threw a meltdown crystal near the core.
> [Trap Armed – 10 seconds to detonation]
"Let's end this," he growled.
---
The Queen flew forward—right into the trap zone.
Riku teleported again—right beside her.
"You're strong," he said, voice calm, "but I'm not alone."
BOOM!
The meltdown crystal exploded—engulfing her in blue flames.
---
When the smoke cleared… she was on one knee, her flames gone.
"You… little slime…" she hissed.
Riku pointed his blade at her core.
"Yield—or break."
---
She stared at him for a long moment. Then…
> [Crimson Queen has surrendered]
[Her core now recognizes Riku as superior]
---
Back in his dungeon, Elinor gasped as new fire crystals appeared on the walls.
> [Dungeon Upgrade – Fire Domain Added]
[New Skill Acquired – Flame Control (Advanced)]
Riku sat down, exhausted.
"We won."