"Are we going to fight them?" the girl asked, her grip tightening on the boy’s hand.Michael looked at the ceiling, where the heavy metal bolts were beginning to groan under the force of an external blast."We’re going to show them that a Zero-Rank isn't someone you try to audit," Michael said, his voice dropping to a low, predatory growl. "We’re going to show them that we’ve finally figured out how to share the burden."The door at the top of the stairs shattered, showering the room in sparks and flying concrete. A squad of armored Enforcers, their gear glowing with high-tier enchantment, descended the stairs, their weapons leveled at the children."Lay down your weapons and step away from the recruits, Stone!" the lead Enforcer commanded. "This is your final warning before we classify you as a hostile threat."Michael stepped into the center of the room, positioning himself directly between the children and the armed men.

Michael looked at the screen. It wasn't a dungeon breach. It was a broadcast signal—a live feed from the city’s central command plaza.A man in a white suit stood at a podium, the logo of the High Guild Council glowing behind him. "Regarding the recent disruptions by the Zero-Rank anomaly known as Michael Stone," the man announced, his voice smooth and cold. "The Council has reached a unanimous decision. To restore order and test the viability of this self-proclaimed Commander, we are opening the gates of the 'Silent Ossuary.' An impossible-rank dungeon. Mr. Stone has been cordially invited to enter, with no support, no extraction, and no exit. His participation is... mandatory."The screen went black."The Ossuary," Dahlia whispered, her face draining of all color. "Nobody has ever come out of that place alive. It’s a graveyard for S-Rank legends."Michael watched the black screen, his reflection staring back at him—hollow, determ