Chapter 174 - Allen Cell and Political Marriage [25] (1/2)

174. Allen Cell and Political Marriage [25]

We left the Orest branch of Holy Knights Association and headed to the Phantom Spirit Laboratory, located on the outskirts of Drestia.

To save time, we did not use a carriage. Exactly because we were in a hurry, we ran on foot.

After a couple hours of running, we arrived at Drestia, the Merchant City.

We ran through “God Street”, along the center of the town and proceeded to the forest that spread beyond that.

We pushed our way through the rough forest terrain, and came before a half destroyed laboratory.

「Fuu, we’ve finally arrived.」

Ringard Branch of Phantom Spirit Laboratory – the Black Organization research facility where Ria was once abducted and confined.

「It’s pretty big looking at it again.」

「When it comes to finding a single spot in this huge laboratory… it’s going to take some time.」

Ria and Rose muttered.

「What does the spot even look like in the first place?」

「To be precise, it seems to be a technique called『Shadow Crossing』. I’m guessing it might be something blackish.」

Lilim-senpai and Ferris-senpai said, while tilting their heads.

(As Rose says, this may take longer than I expected.)

The laboratory is vast, and its interior is intended like a maze as a countermeasure against intruders.

As the atmosphere started to become tense, Sebas-san clapped his hands together to draw everyone’s attention.

「We don’t have much time right now. Let’s start the search right away! Allen, you know the structure of the laboratory, so you will lead!」

「Eh…? Ah, yes, I understand!」

Something with what Sebas-san said gave me an uneasy feeling, but I stepped into the laboratory for the time being.

At that moment,

「This is…!?」

An indescribable『unpleasant feeling』rose up from the ground.

(This repulsive feeling which also feels a little nostalgic…)

No doubt, it’s him.

「What’s up, Allen?」

Ria tilted her head, looking at me just standing there.

It seems that she cannot sense this feeling.

「…I think I might’ve found the spot.」

「R-Really!?」

「Yes. I sense a very unpleasant presence. If we follow this presence, we should find the spot.」

「『Unpleasant presence』…? 」

「I’m not really sure, but I think it’s probably Dodriel’s spiritual power.」

When I and Ria were talking about it,

「That unpleasant presence… we have no idea what Dodriel’s spiritual power is like, but if the inhuman Allen says so, I’m sure he is correct!」