The Dark Ratman was fundamentally different from the Wraith Queen or the Orc Lord. The Orc Lord had nothing but brute strength and the Wraith Queen had a clear weakness. However, the Dark Ratman was fierce with a strong attack power and a powerful skill. His minions were also nothing to scoff at.

I led a party of ten to challenge the Dark Ratman. Although we succeeded, three of the party members had died.

“Thank you! Thanks to Crown Prince-nim, we can finally challenge the 16th floor!”

“As expected of the One Who Leads the Path!”

“Crown Prince! Crown Prince!”

Similar to how the explorers from the 10th floor acted, the six surviving members bowed and either thanked me, or chanted my name. At their level of enthusiasm, they might even decide to pick me up and toss me in the air. I knew it wasn’t my place to lecture them, but if they continued climbing up by relying on others and not on their own strength, they would eventually be brought to their knees.

After saying farewell to them, I left the boss room. Then I fell on my butt and murmured, “Whew, strong. Too...