The towering pyramid—

As the stones on its surface continued to fall away, it did not take long before an Awakener discovered the pyramid’s true form.

"Wait, look at the pyramid! Is this thing really a pyramid? Why do I feel like it’s alien technology?"

In the next moment, the Awakeners present all turned their gazes toward the pyramid.

The pyramid before them had completely shed its former ancient and historical appearance. In its place was something entirely technological and modern.

Golden metal emitted a pure, bright metallic luster beneath the moonlight.

Large plates of metal skin seemed to be perfectly integrated into the pyramid itself, as though they had been formed as one whole piece.

"My god, this technology is insane! With the current technology of the human race, there’s no way we could do this!"

"Why do I feel like this Instance is getting more and more overtuned? Is this really an Instance we can clear?"

...

A moment later, with the pyramid at the center, the surrounding tower walls actually folded together like origami.

After that, the Awakeners present finally saw the scene inside the pyramid.

A pyramid truly lived up to the word "tower." Its interior was also similar to a tower, built with layer after layer of structures.

The boss located at the very top, at the position of the pyramid’s tip, was [Pharaoh Edmund], whom almost every Awakener recognized.

"The legendary boss, [Pharaoh Edmund], has finally appeared! So the rumors were true!"

"Look quickly! Those two are still alive!"

In the blink of an eye, almost every Awakener’s gaze gathered on Caelan and Alyssa.

At this moment, Alyssa had once again equipped her [Living Armor].

Everyone thought that what came next would be a thrilling boss battle.

However, the Awakeners at the very front suddenly seemed to go mad. They launched a fierce attack toward Caelan and Alyssa’s position!

This move immediately made the hearts of the Awakeners present clench.

"Wait, what’s going on? Why are the powerful members of these legions attacking our own people?"

"What else could it be? They can’t stand seeing others do well. After all, the first-place reward they’re chasing is about to be taken by independent Awakeners!"

"Why do I feel like it isn’t that simple? Look at their eyes. They don’t seem to have any light in them..."

As the core of the siege, Caelan remained utterly calm.

Just now, he had already read the bosses recorded on the stone stele. If his guess was correct, this scene before him should be the work of [Beres, the Delirious].

Although [Beres, the Delirious] was an undead creature, it favored the domain of hallucinations even more.

Any Awakener who entered its domain and failed to regain clarity in time would become its food.

"All of you, go back. I don’t have time to play with you right now."

Caelan spoke faintly. Then, without even drawing his longsword, he simply moved his palm gently, as though swinging a sword.

In the next moment, the large number of Awakeners charging at him were like tiny boats in a stormy sea, scattered in every direction.

Only then did Caelan turn around and look toward the bottom of the pyramid.

"You little thing. I gave you some face, and you got carried away, didn’t you?"

"[Thousandblade Rend]!"

Countless sword beams fell densely upon [Beres, the Delirious] like raindrops.

It did not even have a chance to dodge before it was shot full of holes by the countless sword beams.

"What just happened?"

Alyssa slowly came back to her senses, as though waking from a long dream.

Caelan merely shook his head lightly, a trace of disdain in his tone.

"Nothing. We ran into a small monster. I killed it casually."

"Oh, I see!"

Alyssa rubbed her eyes. She did not know why, but just now, she had suddenly felt especially sleepy.

Alyssa, how could you fall asleep at such a critical moment?

She patted her cheeks to cheer herself up, then looked at her timer.

However, when Alyssa saw the time, she froze slightly.

"Lord Caelan, we’ve killed so many monsters, but only half an hour has passed?"

So far, not a single Awakener team had managed to fully clear the [Raise Undead] Instance.

And yet they had only spent half an hour.

Hearing that there was still plenty of time left, Caelan finally lowered the longsword in his hand.

He turned to look at Alyssa and asked,

"Do you want to practice some more in the next battle?"

"Huh?"

Alyssa froze slightly. She had not expected Caelan to still give her a chance to make a move.

After all, these bosses were actually very powerful. Even from far away, Alyssa could still sense the immense pressure coming from them.

"Can I really do it?"

Alyssa asked uncertainly.

Caelan, on the other hand, said calmly,

"Of course you can. As long as you’re willing, I can even provide you with something more fun."

...

Alyssa chose to take the initiative and attack.

She entered the second layer, where she faced a three-headed demonic hound.

[Hellhound Cerberus]

[Level: ???]

[Description: A demonic hound that lives in hell. Due to an unknown corruption, it has grown two additional terrifying heads. Please be extremely careful. Its emotions are highly unstable!]

In the next moment, the lance in Alyssa’s hand once again bloomed with dazzling silver light.

...

"My god, they actually took the initiative to attack instead of fleeing in panic! Aren’t they way too confident in their own strength?"

"Wait, don’t you think that girl looks a little familiar? She seems to be Alyssa, the Saintess of the Ironclad Legion!"

"Holy crap, I’m an archer class. That girl is definitely Alyssa! And the [Silver Lance] in her hand completely proves it!"

"It’s actually Alyssa? Why isn’t she acting together with your Ironclad Legion?"

For a moment, the Awakeners present all turned their gazes toward the Ironclad Legion.

However, the Awakeners of the Ironclad Legion had no attention to spare for anything else right now, because all of their focus was on the battlefield on the other side.

Someone who could act together with Goddess Alyssa, and a man at that!

Could it be... Vice Commander Caelan?

At this moment, the Awakeners of the Ironclad Legion instantly felt their hearts pounding wildly.

Ever since learning of Caelan’s legendary experiences, many legion members had already regarded Caelan as their idol.

Unfortunately, Caelan came and went like a ghost, and he rarely appeared in front of everyone. Because of that, they did not have many chances to see him.

They had never expected that this time, they would actually have the chance to watch Vice Commander Caelan personally make a move!

"This legion operation is an absolute win!"

"Is Vice Commander Caelan not planning to make a move?"