The Sixth Floor (part 2)

Around one hundred black-skinned creatures previously lying in ambush emerged from the sand, surrounding Aito's team, barring their way to the staircase. As tall as Ogoro, with bulging muscles, they looked extremely intimidating.

Every one of them was wearing metallic protections with cloaks to protect them against the two suns' heat. Some held war hammers that seemed to be crafted with intriguing yellow rocks.

Others had long crossbows charged with bolts and bolas resilient enough to trap a challenger with a level 2 strength, maybe level 3.

Never would have Aito imagined that orcs would wait for challengers right next to the staircase.

Aito immediately spread his domain, automatically activating his gift's other ability, enabling him to sense those orcs' danger level.