Ch. 114 - Tower of 9 Gods (3)

Nearly three hours later, Mariel and the two women accompanying him finally reached the 278th floor. Julia immediately collapsed, breathing heavily. Sean was the same, though she was in slightly better condition. Sweat covered their fair skin, especially Julia's. They were quite exhausted.

"You both need to train your bodies more," Mariel commented, sitting down opposite of them. "If you were to become—"

Mariel abruptly stopped speaking and looked up. Sean also instinctively sat down. The thudding sound that shook the ceiling and stairs came from the top floor of the tower. However, Mariel was not too surprised. This only confirmed that one of his two assumptions had been correct.

"Sean, don't take your eyes off Julia. We don't want her being taken hostage."

Seeing Sean nod, Mariel stood up again and immediately climbed the stairs.