The room the group entered was much more elaborate and intact than the previous bottomless corridor they had traversed. It was becoming exceedingly apparent that the layout of the palace they entered was intentionally intricate. The bottomless corridor as well as the sprung arrow trap they had passed was certainly to keep the incompetent out, only allowing for those who either knew about the traps or were proficient enough to surpass them to enter. It was clear that wide runic door in front of them was the piece de resistance of the counter measures installed within the compound. [i][color=ec008c]'If I had to make a guess, beyond that door lies the paragon, which means that this door and Father Stockton is our final hurdle.'[/color][/i] Raiya thought.

	With his back turned toward the group, Raiya was certain that he knew they were there and that Stockton was confident in his abilities. When he spoke, Raiya immediately summoned her sword, scabbard and all. Her right hand on the handle and her left hand on the scabbard, she took a defensive stance. [color=ec008c]"Now, Father, in my time within the Vatican, I had only seen you and heard of you in passing so I don't know much about you, but I am certain you know everything there is to know about me,"[/color] Raiya cut to the quick, [color=ec008c]"So let's not beat around the bush here, you know full well what we are here for, and at least what I [i]was[/i] capable of. I am much more powerful now than I ever was,"[/color] Raiya stated confidently, [color=ec008c]"I will give you one chance to leave here and go back to the Vatican or I will end your story here."[/color] Her eyes narrowed and her muscles tensed as she empowered her body with an aura of mana, ready to cast her speed enhancement spell.