Part 55

From Grus B2F, take doors in the order: West, west, south, west, west, south, east, south.

Search the east wall to open a secret portal and go through it.

From there, take doors north, east, north, north, west, west.

At the space manipulation device, set it to the original space.

Go west through the door and up the stairs to Grus B1F.

From Grus B1F, go north until you teleport, then north again to teleport.

Go east and teleport, then loop around and drop down the pit to Grus B2F.

Go up the stairs beyond the terminal.

From Grus B1F, take the teleport to the north.

At the teleport destination, go south to teleport, then west to teleport.

Fall down the pit to the south or east to reach Grus B2F.

Go up the stairs beyond the terminal.

On Grus B3F (southeast B3F east entrance), go west three doors, north one door, then west two doors. This is a hub with a phase shifter.

To access the elevator to B4F, go north one door from the hub. Take the elevator down.

To get treasure: From the hub, set the Phase Shift to A. Go south to grab the [Vi Incense x1], then east and up the stairs to B2F.

On B2F, find the hidden portal to the west and go through it. Backtrack to the southeast entrance to B3F.

From the southeast B3F entrance, go west three doors, north one door, west one door. Grab the [Megidola Stone x1]. Go south and up the stairs to B2F.

To return to B4F's elevator: Backtrack to the northeast entrance to B3F and reset the phase shifter to the original setting. Then backtrack to the southeast entrance to B3F and proceed to the elevator.

Take the elevator down to Grus B4F.

On Grus B4F, find the terminal and heal spot.

To fight the Vile Demiurge and complete the EX Mission, go north past the terminal and heal spot. In the northmost room, scan when prompted (requires Enemy Search C App).

Warning: Be prepared for the Vile Demiurge. Level 99 is recommended, along with very good demons and equipment.

Boss: Vile Demiurge [HP: 20000 / MP: 9999]

Resistances change every 2 turns. Weaknesses and Resistances vary.

The Vile Demiurge is the strongest boss in the game. Almighty attacks are the most reliable way to damage him.

Consider using demons like Fiend Alice [99], Megami Ishtar [99], or Genma Frost Ace [99]. Maxing out the analyze gauge on your own versions of these demons can save money.

Recommended equipment includes the Solomon Ring accessory, Absolute Vest armor, and guns like Peacemaker, Megido Fire, or Meteor Dragoon.

Bring restorative items such as Bead Chains, Great Chakras, and Beads of Life.

Buff up with Luster Candy to +3 and spam Jihad.

Use a Tetraja Stone on your main character to prevent instant-kills from Mahamaon or Mamudoon.