[09:48]
The blood-red number in the sky had begun counting down, leaving humanity stunned by this development.
"What the hell is this? This is definitely a trap!" Maya shouted.
"Everyone, stay calm! If we slaughter each other, our chances of leaving this place will only get smaller!" Matthew said in a grave and serious tone. The others all agreed with him.
Just then, Ace's deep voice suddenly rang out:
"So, is there a way to increase our chances of escaping this dungeon? Fighting that monster? That sounds even more hopeless to me. Or do you believe we can defeat it?"
Ace looked at Matthew and the others with a mocking gaze.
At that moment, Jack sneered as well.
"Exactly! They are a bunch of useless idiots. You only think like that because you're too weak! Captain—"
"Slash!" A sharp, wet sound of flesh being pierced abruptly cut off Jack's words.
His eyes widened as if unable to believe what had just happened. Stunned, he stared at Ace.
Ace scoffed.
