After the fierce battle against the chimera, the exhausted group took a moment to catch their breath, their hearts still racing from the adrenaline of the fight. The air in the laboratory was thick with the scent of sulfur and decay, but they pressed on, determined to search the final floor for anything valuable that might aid them in future endeavors.
As they combed through the remnants of the Black Mage's experiments, they encountered a few remaining monsters—twisted abominations that had managed to survive the chaos. Each skirmish was met with a weary resolve, and the adventurers fought valiantly to eliminate the threats. Saeko, still riding the high of their recent victory, felt a renewed sense of purpose as she led the charge against the last of the creatures.
