Khalifa Spire extends downwards, encompassing 10 more levels, and around the subterranean 10th level, the clean and neat corridors are replaced by giant, ancient bronze steps.
The path is extremely dark, illuminated only by a few persistent wall lights.
Farosa reminisces about the time she explored the lower levels of the Xisheng Shrine, with Kirino Reisei by her side.
To contain the unnatural "flames", Khalifa Spire builds numerous cooling machines at its lowest levels, so that even when the Spire itself is under attack, these machines tirelessly operate.
There's no command to shut them down, as if once they stop, a greater disaster would ensue.
They descend the stone steps, heading deeper.
Xu Yang examines the surrounding special containment structures, clearly layered, revealing their forms as they delve deeper.