"This is a normal progression for such a dungeon. It's the same with the feral demi human dungeon in the south. That one had a similar progression because the exiled demi humans were sent there. They were the unintelligent that could not rise to be more than beasts." Ella recalled this from her studies. It was common in the higher years to learn about such places.
"Then we will need to be ready for that. If this is the next stage of the dungeon then it will change classifications." Since Clark was ready for it and this was not an outline happening, he prepared to deal with the rotting orc in front of them.
"Wait, it can't sense us. Look." Maria held Clark back and pointed out the feature of the rotting orc. "Its eyes and ears have been rotted out. That means it can't do much. Even if it smells us…it won't be able to over its own smell."