It was relatively easy to reach the Fifth Stratum of Naraku, where a pair of large stone doors guarded the way to a legendary demon.
Isabeau noticed that a phrase was carved onto the door and she read, "Those who serve God Almighty: Thou shalt not proceed beyond this door." before saying, "Is this not a warning from Aquila?"
"I guess it is, but the Monastery wants us to disregard it." Walter said.
"I'm detecing a strong demon ahead. Do you want to go on?" Burroughs asked.
Deciding to go on, the six prentices went through the doors. On the other side, Walter looked around and said, "Now then. . . Where is this legendary demon? Perhaps it has wasted away lo these many years?"
A deep voice then called, "For humans to have the gall to step into the Hall of the Minotaur. . ."
Walter was caught off guard and asked, "What in blazes!?"
"Everyone, look!" Jonathan yelled.
The Minotaur appeared from the shadows of the hall and said, "Over a thousand and five hundred years have passed since I formed the pact with my master. You are either truly skilled or fools indeed to ignore his warning. I will dine on your blood that wishes to mingle with the Unclean!"
As Isabeau decided to support Flynn for this battle, the other four prentices had their hands full as a pair of Yomotsu Ikusas attacked Jonathan and Walter while a Kurama Tengu and Harpy assailed Issachar and Kelsey.
"Now come, Samurai. Put on a good show. . ." the Minotaur taunted.
Flynn unleashed a single Bufudyne and then the Minotaur said, "You seem to have some skill, but it pales in comparison to what my master Aquila was capable of. Do you genuinely believe it will be enough to triumph over me?"
"We are determined to win." Flynn answered.
"Hngh, 'Determination'. . . Children you maye be, but the strength of one truly determined is formidable indeed. I have perhaps misappraised you. If so, then I must brace myself with all my strength as well." it replied.
"That was well done. You matched him measure for measure!" Walter said to Flynn, whose motivation was strengthened by his comrade's words and his attack power increased as a result.
After taking two normal attacks from a Compendium-summoned Mara and Shiva, the Minotaur asked, "Nngh, have I met my match? Do the Samurai truly have no limits?"
"Indeed not." Flynn answered.
"For the day to come again that I feared the prospect of defeat, remote as it may be, Aquila. . . they may be. . ." The Minotaur said as its thoughts became a jumbled mess, causing it to relax its guard and decrease its defense. Flynn and his demons restrained themselves and used normal attacks while the Minotaur's Physical strikes were repelled off of Mara, Shiva, and Beelzebub. The Minotaur noticed that it was outmatched and it said, "I-I had not thought. . . you could be so skilled. . . No wonder, you are descendants of Aquila."
"Minotaur. You have proven your devotion to your master, King Aquila. We will strike you down with the utmost respect!" Jonathan said as he finished off a Yomotsu Ikusa and distracting its partner long enough for Walter to finish it off. Flynn allowed Mara to use a Charged Berserker God and then the Minotaur had red lines appear on its body.
"No, I am undone. . . Forgive me, Aquila. Our pact. . . ends here. . . But perhaps, we can entrust. . . the future to them." the Minotaur said as its body disintegrated. Meanwhile, Kelsey and Issachar had defeated the Harpy and Kurama Tengu that had attacked them.
Isabeau mentioned that beyond the hall was unknown territory and Jonathan commented on the whole situation being a violation of the Samurai code, but Walter said that it was necessary to create new paths. At the back of the Hall of the Minotaur was a ladder that reached downward.
"It would be most inappropriate if any of us men went down first. Let Isabeau and Kelsey explore first." Jonathan insisted.
"We'll be too busy fighting demons down there to bother." Walter said.
"It doesn't really matter since Kelsey and I both wear shorts under our skirts, but would either of you dare to peek up the dress of a Luxuror woman?" Isabeau rhetorically asked Jonathan and Walter.
Flynn knew better than to answer a question like that and simply waited for Isabeau to head down the ladder. Kelsey followed her and then Issachar, Walter, and Jonathan went down before Flynn descended the ladder into a cave with a metal floor. While advancing through, the prentices saw a door.
"Oho, perfect timing. That room over there looks like a fine place to take a rest. My demons have been pestering me to let them heal themselves." Walter said.
Flynn and the others entered a small room when they opened the door. Once inside, they saw several artifacts around. Walter noticed one and said, "Hm. . ." as he examined one such artifact.
"What is it, Walter?" Jonathan asked.
"Have a look at this." Walter said as he picked up the artifact, which looked like the Bruce Gun that Issachar carried on himself.
"I've never seen anything of its like in the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. What could its purpose be?" Isabeau asked.
Burroughs cut in and said, "It's times like these that I come in handy."
"Do you know what it is, Burroughs?"
"Scanning. . ."
Burroughs scanned the object and said, "This is a weapon called a 'gun.' It fires projectiles called 'bullets' to kill enemies at a distance."
"Oh, another mystic relic? If so, then we must bring it to Abbot Hugo's attention." Jonathan said.
"You don't have to worry about that. I'll automatically send data on the relics you find to the Monastery. That frees you up to keep your focus on the mission." Burroughs said.
"I hardly mention it now, but you're quite clever, Burroughs." Kelsey said.
"These guns could come in useful. Let's take them along." Walter said as he got a Bruce Gun along with Isabeau, Kelsey, and Jonathan.