Chapter 60

After dispatching the weak hunter Iota, Carl processes the revelations about a malfunctioning AI system controlling the dungeon while the encroaching Gehenna brambles force strategic decisions. Carl and Katia coordinate evacuations and plan to meet at the high elf castle as the brambles close in, while Donut begins training the dinosaurs Mongo and Tina for an upcoming performance.

Following Iota's death at the jaws of the lady Mongos, Carl loots his corpse, retrieving magical nipple rings, healing potions, blitz sticks, gold, and various alcoholic beverages. Carl reflects on Iota's weakness—level 50 with no experience gains and minimal combat capability—and notes that the hunter's poor preparation made him easy prey. Donut raises concerns about Iota's revelation that the dungeon system is using a faulty, used AI that isn't following court decisions. Carl sends out a message warning other hunters that those without sufficient blood bar progress have been ejected from saferooms. He then messages Katia with urgent strategic concerns: the Gehenna brambles are expanding across the entire map and will reach the high elf castle in the southeast corner within days, far before the Sledge's final-day spell can be cast. This forces a change in plans—instead of waiting until the floor's end, the group must move toward the elven territory and secure stairwells in that region. Katia confirms she and the team are already headed that direction to rescue Britney, whose blood bar is empty. Carl decides to remain temporarily in his current area while preparations are made, noting that Donut has begun training the dinosaurs Mongo and Tina, with Tina's aggression marker turning neutral, indicating progress toward the upcoming recital performance.