Let me tell you, folks, stepping into that Secret Dungeon on the 17th floor felt less like entering a game instance and more like walking into a personal grudge match orchestrated by a pyromaniacal librarian. 🥵 My palms were already sweating before I even saw him. See, Throne and Liberty throws plenty of epic group raids at you, but this? This was different. This was my trial. Just me, my skills, and this utterly chaotic wizard who seemed way too happy to see me burn. And oh yeah, I had this guy tagging along – Adventurer Going to the Summit. Bit of a dramatic name, right? Felt like I was escorting a bard on his way to write a really annoying ballad. But his life? Totally my responsibility. No pressure or anything!

The moment we squared up, the Chaos Archwizard wasted zero time. Forget fancy spells; dude just pointed his palms and unleashed literal rivers of fire. My first thought? 'Okay, sidestep like your life depends on it... because it does!' And that poor Summit guy? He needed me glued to his side like a shield. Every step, every dodge, was calculated. That fire wasn't just aiming for me; splash damage on my VIP meant I failed. Talk about making a guy feel responsible!

Then came the real 'oh snap' moment. Summit dude shouts, "I’ll prepare a powerful blow to knock him out. Cover me!" My brain did a quick reboot: Cover him? After spending the whole fight keeping stuff AWAY from him? But hey, orders are orders. I lunged forward, right between him and the Archwizard, just as the wizard wound up for some massive, sparkly doom-ball. Timing it felt like catching lightning in a bottle – one perfect counter, sending that nasty spell right back in his smug face! 😤 The sheer satisfaction of seeing him stagger? Chef's kiss! Miss that counter, though? Let's just say Summit Adventurer would've looked like a well-done steak, losing over half his health. No thanks!

Just when I thought I had the rhythm down, the wizard pulled his dirtiest trick. The Merry-go-round of Doom™. One second I'm guarding my buddy, the next? Whoosh! We're magically ripped apart, stuck on opposite sides of this nightmare arena. The center? A giant, spinning whirlpool of pure death, complete with these nasty, glowing notches that zap you if you so much as brush against them. And guess what? The Archwizard is still happily BBQ-ing the place. My goal? Get back to Summit's side, FAST. He needed to shield me this time from the wizard's next big attack. Easier said than done!

• The Challenge: Dodge fireballs ✅

• The Nightmare: Avoid the spinning death vortex ✅

• The Real Test: Navigate the narrow safe paths between the vortex notches while sprinting diagonally across the room. Hugging the outer wall? Big mistake. You won't make it in time. You gotta cut it close, threading the needle between those deadly notches. My heart was pounding like a drum solo! 🥁 This wizard really knew how to ruin a guy's day.

Honestly? That was the core of the chaos. Once you survive that frantic reunion, the rest is about focusing the Archwizard down while keeping Summit relatively unscathed. Took him down, watched the fancy death animation, and finally... finally... Adventurer Going to the Summit actually reached his darn summit. Felt good, man. Felt real good.

And the loot? Oh, the loot made all the near-death experiences worthwhile. Cha-ching! 💰

Reward	Quantity	Icon
Sollant (Gold)	86,365	💰
Experience Points (EXP)	43,993	📈
Precious Weapon Growthstone	10x
Precious Armor Growthstone	10x
Precious Accessory Growthstone	10x
Rare Recovery Crystal	20x	💎

So yeah, Floor 17. It wasn't just about beating a boss. It was a test of reflexes, positioning, and keeping some oddly named dude alive while a wizard tried to turn you both into charcoal. That solo victory rush? Totally worth the singed eyebrows. Makes you feel... well, like you actually earned that summit view alongside your adventurer buddy. Now, excuse me while I go spend these shiny new Growthstones! 😉