As they continued their discussion, Leon carefully placed the Sage Crown back into his storage, knowing he would need to meditate and experiment with its effects later. Roselia, ever observant, seemed to ponder his words.

    "So, these guilds—Olympus, Asgard, Sanatana—they compete for dominance, don''t they?" Roselia asked, her tone casual but probing.

    Leon nodded. "In a way, yes. Each guild or organization represents not only the myths they''re based on but also the ideologies and powers tied to those myths. They often clash, especially when relics or territories of significant mythical importance are involved."

    " Well, except Sanatana they are pacifist but they are also one of the strongest guild out there, " He added.

    Roselia crossed her arms, her expression sharp. "And where does that leave us? Are we aligning ourselves with any of them?"

    Leon smirked. "Not yet. I prefer to stay independent for now. Aligning with them could grant us resources and knowledge, but it also ties us down with obligations. We''re stronger when we have freedom to choose our path."

    Roselia tilted her head thoughtfully. "True. Though it might be worth infiltrating one of these organizations someday, just to gain access to their secrets."

    Leon chuckled. "Spoken like a true strategist. But for now, let''s focus on our current goal—clearing this area and preparing for the next dungeon."

    Their conversation was interrupted by a sudden tremor. The ground beneath them shook violently, and cracks began to form on the castle floor.

    "What now?" Roselia muttered, gripping her twin blades tightly.

    Leon''s eyes narrowed as he summoned his staff, its radiant energy flaring to life. "It seems we lucked out, this is Plague Queen, it happens once in month raid, though it''s random, but she drops a Epic item, called Crown of Deceased Queen, allowing one to simmon three kinds of Zombies over 100 each in number."

    Roselia''s grip on her blades tightened further as she studied the emerging figure. "A Plague Queen, huh? Sounds like more trouble than I wanted today," she said, though her sharp gaze revealed a hint of excitement.

    Leon''s smirk widened as he adjusted his stance. "More trouble, yes. But also more rewards. This is a rare opportunity—we can''t let it go to waste."

    The dark portal solidified, and out stepped the Plague Queen. Her appearance was haunting: a towering figure draped in a tattered, flowing gown of decay, her skeletal crown glinting ominously under the dim light. Her eyes glowed with an unholy green, and her presence seemed to drain the air of warmth.

    The Queen''s voice was a chilling whisper that echoed across the room. "Foolish mortals. You dare defile my domain? I shall make you my eternal servants."

    Leon raised his staff, its glow intensifying. "Let''s skip the monologue and get to the part where we defeat you," he said, his tone confident.

    Roselia rolled her shoulders, her twin blades shimmering with energy. "Hope you''re ready to test more of those high-tier spells of yours," she quipped.

    The Queen didn''t wait for them to make the first move. She raised her hands, summoning waves of undead from the cracks in the ground. Skeletons, ghouls, and bloated zombies surged forward in a relentless tide.

    Leon immediately began chanting, his staff radiating with divine light. "Holy Nova!" he yelled, releasing a burst of purifying energy that swept through the horde, disintegrating dozens of undead instantly.

    "Now that''s what I''m talking about!" Roselia cheered, taking the opportunity to close the gap and deliver a flurry of strikes to the Queen''s torso.

    The Plague Queen let out a guttural scream, her form flickering as if struggling to maintain its shape. "You... will not... defeat me!" she roared, summoning a massive scythe made of pure necrotic energy.

    Roselia leaped back, narrowly avoiding a deadly swing. "She''s going all out now," she said, panting slightly.

    Leon tightened his grip on his staff. "Then it''s time we end this."

    He began preparing another spell, this one pulling energy from the very air around him. The room grew colder as the Plague Queen charged toward them, her scythe cutting through the air with deadly intent.

    "Roselia, keep her distracted!" Leon called out.

    "On it!" Roselia darted forward, her blades clashing with the Queen''s scythe in a shower of sparks. She moved with relentless speed, her strikes forcing the Queen to focus on her.

    Leon''s spell neared completion. A golden circle formed beneath him, and his voice echoed with power. "By the light of creation, let the shadows find their end! Holy Cataclysm!"

    A pillar of blinding light erupted from the golden circle, engulfing the Plague Queen completely. Her shriek of agony echoed through the chamber as the light tore through her necrotic form, leaving no trace of her dark power.

    When the light faded, the room was eerily silent. The Plague Queen was gone, and the oppressive aura that had filled the castle dissipated.

    Roselia sheathed her blades, breathing heavily. "That was... something. But it looks like we did it."

    Leon approached her, offering a tired smile. "Told you we''d make her regret it."

    A shimmering chest appeared where the Plague Queen had stood, signaling their reward. Roselia grinned, stepping forward. "Now, let''s see if all that effort was worth it."

    As the chest opened, golden light spilled out, revealing their spoils. The Crown of the Deceased Queen rested at the center, along with several other rare items and resources.

    Leon picked up the crown, examining it. "Well, this will make someone''s day."

    Roselia smirked. "After all this, I think we''ve earned a long break."

    Leon chuckled, storing the loot in his inventory. "Agreed. Let''s head back and celebrate this victory."

    With that, the two left the castle, their spirits high despite the grueling battle they had just endured.

    On the way back, Leon gifted the crown to Roselia and earned the Deceased Empress Crown, it could control Eight types of Zombies and also control over 1000 of them.