Unlike the main staircase that leads upward through the height of the Tower, the dungeon staircase splits off like tree roots in several different downward winding paths, further adding to the labyrinth.
Repairs had been made since the incident last year, and most of the Tower had been fixed where the dragon had burst through and damaged several dozen levels. However, there were still signs of the chaos, like piles of old rubble and a few remaining cracks in the walls or floors here and there.
Being arguably the more cautious and attentive of the two, Diana leads the way out across the platform where the various staircases branch from. Both she and Akko stand still for a moment, feeling for the wind. By only sharing a glance, they can tell they’re both being pulled in the same direction. So they choose the corresponding staircase and begin to ascend.
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