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· Introducing 'GRIEF,' currently the hardest demon level in the game.
· 'GRIEF' has been tested and verified over two and a half years.
· The rule for this video is to nerf the level once every time the player dies.
· This rule will be repeated until the level is cleared.

· The level's structures are grouped, allowing for free movement and modification.
· After recording 0% on the first attempt, the decision is made to nerf the level further.
· Difficulty is reduced by moving or removing obstacles like gears and monster mouth-shaped hazards.
· 'GRIEF' contains more objects than Stereo Madness, causing long loading times even in the editor.
· Nerfing by removing spikes in a high-speed wave section.

· Progress reaches 12% with the nerfed level, showing improvement.
· Obstacles are moved to widen narrow passages in the triple speed section.
· The early section is easier after the nerf but still maintains a difficulty above Insane Demon.
· Obstacles in the triple speed section are moved one block at a time to increase the chance of passing.

· Obstacles are moved one block at a time to widen the narrow passages in the triple speed section.
· The need to move everything one block at a time up to the drop section is felt.
· Previously unseen arrow obstacles are discovered, and the entire drop section is nerfed.
· Hidden arrows and invisible objects are removed, simplifying the level.

· Arrows and invisible obstacles in the drop section are removed.
· Obstacles are moved to widen the complex passages in the triple speed section.
· Death occurs in the mini wave section, and the corresponding gear is removed.
· It's difficult to find ways to nerf due to invisible portals and complex structures.
· A slow-motion portal is placed due to the unpredictable movements in the spam section.

· Spikes in the straight flying section are removed, and it's modified to be passable with just a hold.
· Spikes are removed and changed to a hold-based method to pass the complex straight flying section.
· Unusual structures like the Clubstep Monster are nerfed.
· The repeating teleport portal section is modified, and slopes are used for passage.
· Unexpected movements in airplane mode cause confusion, and the position of the green portal is adjusted.

· Spikes in the mini wave section are removed, making it easier to pass.
· Platforms are moved to avoid collisions in UFO mode.
· It's difficult to find ways to nerf due to complex objects and spikes.
· All black objects and spikes are removed, and blocks for sliding are added.
· Gears in the ball mode section are removed, and the section requiring simultaneous control of two players is modified.

· The complex structure of the second drop section is simplified, leaving only passable paths.
· Automation is deemed necessary due to the unpredictable movements in the spam section.
· After 50 minutes of effort, automation of the complex spam section is successful.
· The timing of the automated section is adjusted, making it easier to pass than before.
· Halfway through the level, but difficult sections still remain.

· Methods to automate or reduce the difficulty of the memory overload-inducing section are explored.
· Tangled triggers and objects are organized and made easier for players to understand.
· Teleport portal position errors are corrected, and elements hindering gameplay are removed.
· Objects in the ball mode section are automated, monster teeth are removed and replaced with preferred blocks.
· Rearranged structures and objects are tested, and errors are corrected.

· The complex movements of the rollercoaster section are simplified, and drop points are made predictable.
· Blocks are added to clearly indicate where players will drop.
· Smiley face-shaped obstacles and unexpected spikes are removed.
· Despite numerous nerfs, deaths continue to occur in unpredictable sections.
· The timing of the early section is slightly adjusted, and areas where structures were not merged are tidied up.

· The complex structure of the wave section is simplified, leaving only passable paths.
· Hidden obstacles and invisible speed portals are made visible.
· Narrow spikes and unpredictable movements in the final section are nerfed.
· The complex path in the final wave section is simplified, leaving only passable routes.
· Finally, the nerfed level is successfully cleared.

· The nerfed 'GRIEF' level is cleared, reaching a final progress of 88%.
· The timing of the early section was not as difficult as expected, but minor adjustments are made.
· Spikes in the final section are removed, and objects are placed to increase the chance of passing.
· The level is finally cleared, and the name 'GRIEF' is once again realized to mean suffering.
· Cleared after 47 attempts, but it's estimated that there were actually over 750 attempts.