The torch on the wall cast a gentle glow around the room in a dark, dimly lit space.0

Nine adventurers stared at the statue standing in the center and swallowed hard. The man on the throne rested his chin on his right hand while his left hand held a spear as tall as he was.0

“What should we do…? What exactly is that thing?” asked a woman, presumably part of their group.0

The man carrying a greatsword checked the floating “Notice Board” in front of him. It was a kind of community forum accessible only from the second floor of the Core. Adventurers could post or comment whatever they wished, but the main point was that they could share information with one another.0

He scrolled down to read the comments on his post.0

﹂A guy holding a spear? Are you sure it’s not a monster?0

﹂I really wish we could upload photos on the forum. It’s hard to imagine what it looks like just from text.0

﹂Just die, you newbie idiots, lolololol0

﹂Let’s keep it civil, even if it’s anonymous.0

﹂Yeah, whatever, Mr. Serious.0

﹂Here’s a list of Gatekeepers found on the second floor so far: Kaeg (★★★★★★), Omchik (★★★★★★), Chains of Death (★★★★★★★)... There’s...0