The next floor is... empty, according to his senses. No energy sources, aside from the central conduit, feeding down from the top floor, to power the lower floors, no inhabitants, no defenses, nothing but the single column in the center of the room, impeding his way to what can only be the final floor... and Verdelet.<br/><br/>Which is why it's rather surprising to see the man standing calmly in front of the stairs, hands folded behind his back, face unreadable behind his black mask. "Arcaniss. You arrive at last. I'm afraid, however, that I cannot allow you to pass. Your journey ends, here."