Emerald raised her hand again and the red portal opened in front of them. The surface of it moved slowly like thick liquid. She glanced at Nox with a small smile before stepping forward.
"This one goes straight to floor ninety nine," she said.
Nox nodded once and walked through.
The space shifted around them and the next moment both of them stepped out into a wide stone courtyard.
Floor ninety nine looked very different from the one below.
The ground was black stone. Tall pillars rose everywhere, each one covered in glowing runes. The air felt heavier and colder at the same time. Several demon patrols moved between the structures while watch towers stood along the edges of the district.
Emerald slowed her steps and frowned slightly.
"This floor is already on alert," she said.
Nox did not answer immediately. His eyes moved across the pillars and the glowing marks carved into them.
The dragons behind them suddenly flickered.
