The 9th Floor

Aito stepped out of an ethereal portal to enter a long corridor. The walls were built with stones, medieval style. The surroundings were light by torches with blue flames emanating a cold glow. 

'So... this is the labyrinth.' 

Segolene had briefly talked to him about the 9th floor. Like in every labyrinth, the goal was to reach the exit, which was a portal to the next floor, apparently located at the center. 

'Now the question is, where is the center?' 

Gwen's knowledge was blank. It could not help him on the Top Floors. So he had to come up with a way to find the correct path to the center. 

'Well, first things first. Let's take a look at the surrounding corridors.' 

Aito dropped his ax, thinking he could call it whenever he wanted, lifted the bags he had brought with him, and headed for the closest turn.