The Bee Palace stood apart from your typical beehive. At first glance, it might resemble a gigantic beehive, but upon stepping inside, its interior transformed into a fantastical, luxurious royal palace with intricate honeycomb patterns adorning its walls and ceilings. Sunlight filtered through the towering windows, bathing the grand hall in a warm, golden glow that enhanced its majestic ambiance.
The air inside the palace was filled with the sweet scent of honey, creating an oddly soothing atmosphere amidst the grandeur of the palace.
For a brief moment, Zealot and his party marveled at its majestic interior. The shift from battling monstrous creatures outside to the serene elegance of the palace was striking. The honeycomb patterns that adorned the walls and ceilings, along with the warm sunlight filtering through the gigantic windows, created a calming atmosphere.
As they ventured deeper into the grand palace, they encountered various chambers, each more opulent than the last. Rooms adorned with golden honey and precious gems reflected the wealth and status of the colossal Bees that once ruled here. Despite the apparent tranquility, Zealot remained vigilant, knowing that danger could lurk behind any luxurious facade.
"Wow, look at this room! It's like something out of a fairy tale," exclaimed Lilith, her eyes wide with wonder. "I can't believe how rich these bees were! Imagine living in such luxury."
"Did you see that gem-encrusted chandelier?" Gareth marveled, his voice tinged with excitement. "I've never seen anything like this. This palace is beyond extravagant!"
"This palace is incredible!" Serena exclaimed, her voice filled with awe. "Just imagine the history behind each of these golden honeycomb walls. It's like walking through a living museum of ancient royalty!"
"Stay alert, everyone," Zealot cautioned his party, his eyes scanning their surroundings. "Belial's party could be facing formidable challenges ahead. Let's proceed cautiously."
Lilith's party members nodded in agreement, their initial brief excitement turning to seriousness as they followed Zealot through the labyrinthine palace corridors. As they delved deeper, they encountered a series of intricate puzzles, cunning magical traps, and occasional skirmishes with formidable colossal Guardian Bees strategically placed to safeguard the ancient palace.
Throughout their journey, Zealot's skeletal minions proved invaluable, their enhanced strength and agility clearing obstacles and protecting the party from unexpected threats.
[You have slain a Honeybee Soldier!]
[You have slain a Honeybee Soldier!]
[You have slain a Honeybee Soldier!]
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[Skeleton’s Progression: 61% >> 63%]
After navigating through several chambers and overcoming various trials, they finally reached the heart of the palace: the royal grand garden. The garden was radiant and breathtaking, adorned with a variety of colorful flowers, lush green grasses, and numerous water fountains.
In the center of the garden stood a massive grand staircase with 250 steps, each one meticulously crafted from polished stone. The staircase ascended majestically, guiding the way upwards toward the throne room, which was renowned for its opulence and grandeur. The intricate details of the staircase, combined with the lush greenery and vibrant flowers surrounding it, created a breathtaking pathway fit for royalty.
Looking around, Zealot’s party noticed the absence of Belial’s party, leading them to conclude that Belial’s party must have already advanced into the boss room—the colossal throne room where the formidable Honeybee Queen and her Royal Honeybee Knights resided.
Zealot glanced at the grand staircase, his eyes narrowing thoughtfully. "Belial's party must be ahead of us," he remarked. "It is likely that they have already entered the throne room."
Lilith nodded, her expression serious. "They must be battling the Honeybee Queen by now. If we hurry, we might be able to at least ensure they don't take all the glory for themselves."
Gareth looked around at the lush garden, a hint of worry in his eyes. "Belial's party is formidable. We must proceed cautiously and be ready for anything."
Serena added, “Let us stay focused. We mustn't underestimate Belial's party.”
While the others were gripped with worry over the looming confrontation with Belial’s party and the formidable boss monster, Zealot stood apart in unwavering confidence. His recent success in raiding the hidden dungeon and leveling up had imbued him with a sense of assurance. To him, tackling Belial’s party now felt like strolling through a familiar park on a tranquil afternoon—an obstacle he could handle with ease.
The palace's grandeur and the royal garden's beauty filled the party with awe and a sense of urgency. They needed to catch up to Belial's party, who were likely engaged in a fierce battle with the Honeybee Queen.
Initially, Zealot only intended to eliminate Belial, but he realized that defeating the Honeybee Queen would also grant him bonus experience points. He decided he couldn’t pass up such an opportunity.
"Stay close and keep your eyes peeled," Zealot instructed, his voice calm but commanding. His confidence was palpable, a stark contrast to the cautious optimism of Lilith’s party. He led the way up the grand staircase, his skeletal minions flanking him like silent sentinels.
The climb was challenging; every 25 steps were filled with traps such as hidden pitfalls, swinging blades, poisonous darts, magical glyphs, collapsing floors, summoning Honeybee monsters, and illusory paths, testing their skills and teamwork to the utmost.
CLANG!
[You have slain a swarm of Honeybee Soldiers!]
[Skeleton’s Progression: 63% >> 64%]
Given the formidable strength of Zealot and his skeletal minions, these traps posed no significant threat. Having encountered similar traps during the previous raid in the Bloodmoon Tower, he was no longer surprised by such minor obstacles. However, to Lilith's party, these traps presented a significant challenge.
Despite the challenges, Lilith's party managed to overcome them safely, largely thanks to Zealot's skeletal minions assisting them. Without these skeletal minions being used as bait to trigger the traps, the challenge would have been considerably more difficult.
Finally, after overcoming various traps, Zealot's party arrived at the massive entrance door to the grand throne room. The gigantic door loomed before them, ornately decorated with intricate honeycomb patterns and guarded by towering statues of colossal Bees. It was clear that this was the threshold to the final showdown with the formidable Honeybee Queen.
Zealot stood before the enormous entrance door, his expression unreadable yet resolute. He turned to his party, his skeletal minions standing at attention beside him, their glowing eyes displaying their readiness for battle. Lilith and her companions looked on, their earlier nervousness tempered by Zealot's unwavering demeanor.
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"This is it," Zealot declared, his voice carrying a quiet intensity. "Belial's party is inside, facing the Honeybee Queen. We must proceed cautiously and be prepared for whatever awaits us beyond this door."
Lilith’s party nodded in unison, their expressions mirroring Zealot's unwavering resolve. "We’re ready," they affirmed in steady voices, their determination palpable amidst the tension-laden air.
With a nod from Zealot, the party moved forward, pushing open the colossal throne room door.
CREAK! RUMBLE!
The sight that greeted them was nothing short of breathtaking.
Inside the throne room, the grandeur surpassed even the lavishness of the palace they had traversed. Towering windows flooded the space with sunlight, and enormous Honeybee statues were scattered throughout. At the heart of it all stood a monumental statue of the Honeybee Queen herself. However, despite the opulence surrounding them, Belial's party and the Honeybee Queen were nowhere to be seen.
Meanwhile, on the 2nd floor of the throne room, even more vast than the 1st floor, Belial's party clashed fiercely with the Honeybee Queen and her nine Honeybee Royal Knights. These Royal Knights were formidable beings, towering at 35 feet tall—colossal giants that instilled fear in every adventurer. However, the most awe-inspiring of them all was the Honeybee Queen, standing at an impressive 60 feet tall, nearly doubling the height of the Royal Honeybee Knights.
At the far end of the expansive 1st floor throne room stood a towering grand staircase leading up to the 2nd floor. Zealot’s party briefly explored the opulent surroundings, pausing to admire the towering statues of colossal Honeybees that adorned the throne room. The intricate details of the statues, crafted from marble and adorned with precious gemstones, captured their attention with their lifelike appearance and regal demeanor. The polished marble floor echoed their footsteps as they made their way toward the grand staircase, eager for the challenges awaiting them on the next floor.
"Wow, look at the craftsmanship on these enormous statues!" Lilith breathed, her eyes tracing the lines of the nearest statue. “They're so lifelike, almost like they could come to life."
Gareth nodded in agreement, running his hand over the smooth marble. "Indeed. These statues must have been sculpted by master artisans. Such skill."
Serena gazed up at the statues with wonder. "I've never seen statues so majestic. They truly capture the essence of royalty. It's like stepping into a mythical kingdom."
Zealot and his party, having arrived at the grand throne room of the Bee Palace, found themselves in awe of its opulence and grandeur. However, their focus quickly turned to the absence of Belial's party and the looming presence of the Honeybee Queen and her Royal Honeybee Knights on the second floor.
As they approached the grand staircase leading to the second floor, Zealot's voice cut through the tense atmosphere of the grand throne room, his tone measured yet commanding.
"Listen carefully, everyone," Zealot began, his gaze sweeping over each member of his party. "Belial's party is already engaged with the Honeybee Queen and her Royal Knights upstairs. We must proceed with utmost caution and readiness. Underestimating them or the Honeybee Queen's power is not an option."
The party nodded in unison, their determination unwavering despite the uncertainty ahead. With that, they ascended the grand staircase, eventually encountering another imposing, colossal door. With their weapons at the ready, Zealot and his skeletal minions pushed open the towering door.
RUMBLE!
Beyond the colossal door, Zealot's party found themselves on the expansive second floor of the throne room. Here, the atmosphere crackled with magic and tension as they beheld the fierce battle between Belial’s party and the formidable Honeybee Queen along with her Royal Honeybee Knights.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
BERSERKER RAGE! SHADOW DANCE! BLESS OF AURA!
THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!
The Honeybee Queen, towering at 60 feet, commanded attention with her majestic yet imposing presence. Her Royal Honeybee Knights, each 35 feet tall, fought with relentless determination against Belial's party. The clash was intense, the air thick with the sounds of magic, clashes of weaponry, and the occasional roars of the Queen and her Royal Knights.
"Strike at their joints! Weaken their stance!" Belial's booming voice echoed across the battlefield, his colossal sword cleaving through the air with precision as he directed his party's attacks against the towering Royal Knights.
"Hold the line! Stand firm against their onslaught!" A Warrior's voice shouted amidst the clash of weapons, the sheer force of their combined assault pushing back against the relentless Royal Honeybee Knights.
"Watch your flanks! Keep them at bay!" A female Ranger's urgent call echoed from a strategic position near the towering windows, arrows flying with precision to deter the swarming Honeybee Soldiers.
Belial's party found themselves confronting not just the formidable Honeybee Queen and her Royal Honeybee Knights, but also a relentless swarm of Honeybee Soldiers. While the Honeybee Soldiers themselves didn't pose a significant threat, dealing with them proved to be an irritating challenge for Belial’s party.
Meanwhile, the Honeybee Queen herself commanded attention with her towering presence. Standing at an impressive 60 feet tall, she exuded a regal aura that spoke of centuries of dominance. Her movements were deliberate and powerful, each strike threatening to turn the tide of battle against Belial's party.
Zealot's party stood at the entrance of the grand throne room, observing the fierce epic battle. The throne room was a battlefield of clashing steel, buzzing wings, and magical energy. The towering windows flooded the chamber with sunlight, illuminating the combatants and highlighting the opulence of the surroundings.
"We're not rushing in," Zealot instructed his party, his voice calm and measured. "Let them tire each other out. We'll make our move when the time is right."
Lilith’s party nodded in agreement, their expressions serious. They understood the wisdom in Zealot's plan. Charging into the fray prematurely could lead to unnecessary casualties and might even jeopardize their chances of seizing victory.
“What a vast throne room. I suppose that also means we have plenty of space to hide,” Zealot remarked, taking in the grandeur of the expansive chamber. “Very well, let’s hide in the corner and spectate the battle,” he continued, his voice calm but authoritative. He led his party to a corner of the grand throne room, where a massive Honeybee statue stood sentinel beside a towering window that flooded the area with sunlight.
The grand throne room sprawled expansively, spanning an area nearly equivalent to several soccer fields. Such vast dimensions were unsurprising, given the necessity to accommodate colossal beings like the Honeybee Queen and her Royal Knights.
As Zealot’s party settled into their hiding spot behind the colossal statue for cover, they were keenly aware that it did not provide absolute safety; they still faced occasional attacks from the Honeybee Soldiers. Nonetheless, the statue provided them with some degree of protection, which was still overall better than being completely exposed.
Zealot's party huddled behind the colossal Honeybee statue, its intricate carvings providing partial cover from the chaos of the battlefield. From their vantage point, they could see Belial’s party in the thick of the battle, their skills and teamwork evident as they maneuvered around the massive Honeybee Royal Knights and the formidable Honeybee Queen.
The throne room’s vast expanse allowed for strategic positioning, and Zealot noted how Belial's group utilized the space to their advantage. The warriors engaged the Royal Knights directly, their powerful strikes aimed at weakening the colossal creatures. Meanwhile, Mages, Rangers, and Healer provided support from a distance, their spells and arrows targeting weak points, disrupting the enemy’s formation, and healing their teammates.
Zealot’s skeletal minions remained poised, ready to leap into action at his command. Their glowing eyes scanned the battlefield, assessing threats and opportunities. Lilith’s party, consisting of seven demon adventurers, watched with a mixture of anticipation and readiness, their earlier excitement replaced by a steely focus.
“There’s no rush,” Zealot murmured to his companions. “Our moment will come soon. Let them exhaust their strength against each other.”
Lilith nodded, her eyes never leaving the scene before her. “We’ll be ready,” she replied, her voice steady.
Gareth, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword, added, “Belial’s party is formidable, but they’ll be worn down by the time we step in.”
"That's right," Serena added, "No matter how powerful Belial's party is, once their mana is depleted, they won't stand a chance against us."
RAAAARRRR!!!
KRAAARRRR!!!
GRAAARRRR!!!
A group of Honeybee Soldiers spotted Zealot’s party but were swiftly dispatched by Lilith's teammates and Zealot’s skeletal minions.
[You have slain a Honeybee Soldier!]
[You have slain a Honeybee Soldier!]
[You have slain a Honeybee Soldier!]
[Skeleton’s Progression: 64% >> 65%]
While observing the battle between Belial’s party and the Honeybee Queen and her Royal Knights, Zealot had a great idea. Anticipating Belial’s eventual victory, he planned to intervene at the last moment to rescue the Honeybee Queen. Following this, he intended to propose a temporary alliance with the Queen, uniting their strength against Belial’s party.
‘Hehe. This is going to be a fascinating development,’ Zealot smirked, eager to see how Belial’s party would react to his party and the Honeybee Queen combined forces.