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After we face Olrox, we should be strong enough to get take care of anything, right? Who cares about the giant part at the bottom of the Castle that we ignored? It's time to see who's running the show around here once and for all.

You don't have to face Richter Belmont at this time, but I do it instead to show what happens if you do. There are a few 'spoiler' cuts in the battle and ending, and after all that we start back in the Royal Chapel - and then ignore what just happened in order to continue with the game.