They did not understand her immediately.
An elevator, floors, challenges… The words sounded simple, but none of them connected the pieces at once.
They stared at the massive stone disk as if it might explain itself.
George scratched his head. "Floors? You mean like… underground levels?"
"No," Lilian said calmly. "Not underground in a conventional sense. It is a layered structure. Each level is separated. Each one tests different aspects of strength."
Silence returned.
Myles frowned slightly. "So… it's some kind of trial ground?"
Lilian tilted her head. "That is one way to describe it."
They still looked uncertain.
Then Ethan suddenly let out a small breath of realization.
"Wait," he said, eyes widening. "You mean like a dungeon?"
Everyone turned to him.
Ethan stepped forward, gesturing at the circular platform.
