Meanwhile, at several layers of earth above the main mines...
While Captain Gallop was in the process of beating the tar out of Dante both literally and figuratively, he had Nepherage and Blazejudicator go and prepare for the next part of his somewhat inexplicable plan.
To be more precise, he had sent them to go and soften several key parts of the mountain in order to make it easier for him to slam Dante through it and out into the open air.
Why?
He...wasn't entirely sure either.
It just kind of felt right to him for some reason, and the kaijin didn't question it either...mostly.
[Wouldn't this be easier if we just... I don't know, just kick him through the exit?] Blazejudicator asked as he used his flames to actively soften the stone above and below him.