Tyson read the new rules flashing across the screen, just like everyone else.
A metallic mound near the chamber's large sealed gate—shaped like an ant hill—began to shift. From its center, a glowing key floated up, as if the hill were spitting out treasure.
All eyes turned to it.
[ At the beginning of each round, random Power Points will be distributed. One of you have to be chosen to receive the key. ]
[ The Key Holder will gain the ability to summon allies using Power Points earned from killing monsters and completing tasks. ]
[ Once the key is taken, a button will appear for the Key Holder to register—informing their team inside the dungeon that they are ready to fight beside them. ]
Murmurs spread. This wasn't just a matter of charging in and clearing levels as a group anymore.
Everything now depended on who got the key—on who entered first—and what they chose to do.
Some faces turned grim. Others, calculating. But then… the Rogues started smiling.
