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| - Image:Champ.PNG: Level 61-63 Valstrath (Mana Valley or Canyon of Disappearance) is the third dungeon of the Xenia Continent and the twenty-third dungeon in-game. It consists of a platform map which contains one "monster" that must be destroyed before the portals will open. When the Chase reach Valstrath, they encounter strange stones that suck up all their mana. Sieghart appears out of the blue and warns them not to go near the stones, and then leaves shortly, giving Chase yet again. Crossing through most monsters, they meet a humanoid creature named Ashtaroth, and by his intentions, serve the Ascendant God. He plays his own "game" with them, until he tires out and (aimlessly) casts Deep Impact at an infinite rate. Before the Chase are sent to their doom, Vanessa pops in and uses her Soul Effect to knock off Ashtaroth's guard, preventing him from casting more meteors. She explains that Samsara sensed much danger ahead, and requested Vanessa to go support their new allies. The Chase thank her for the support, but the battle isn't over yet. Ashtaroth starts questioning Vanessa why she would help them, and responds that the Chase's love is their protection, and she and Samsara have high hopes for them. She then states that he should be guarding the Fortress of Ascension, and not killing the Chase. Ashtaroth, annoyed of these words, summons Mynos, his pet to deal away with them. After a second tiring battle, Ashtaroth seems upset that the force of Cycles left their side, and then vanishes. Vanessa explains that he was only being cautious, as he was intended to defend his master's fortress. The Chase ask that she were to join their cause, but refuses as it is forbidden for her faction to travel upon to another. They all part with their goodbyes.
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