[Outer Game Zone]
The hidden stage was nothing like the earlier levels. The difference was night and day. The Archbishop, Levi, let out a heavy sigh as he finally reached the boss—only to be obliterated by a barrage of horizontal lasers within seconds. At that moment, he felt as though he himself was the downed fighter plane, his whole body burning with frustration and heat.
But when the Archbishop finally defeated the hidden boss amidst the cheers of the crowd, all the previous suffering and torment faded away. All that remained was the exhilarating satisfaction of overcoming a powerful enemy.
'What a battle! Truly a worthy enemy!'
On the screen, a notification appeared, marking Levi's victory and the reward he would soon receive. The announcement spread like wildfire as a small message appeared at the top left corner of all nearby players' screens, like a server-wide notification.