Chapter 103: The Pit (2) (1/2)

Although the additional rescuee will cause another round of complications, for the sake of a partnership, the toad-like man agreed to the extra work without asking for more in return. He said to take it as an apology for his badly trained guards earlier ill actions, which the group accepted.

With their business finished the group of four was heading towards the center area of this muddy city section. According to the information provided by the toad-like man, the local branch manager of Vyklade, the entrance to the underground Pit was at the center, in a similar-looking run-down shack with dilapidated walls, just like theirs.

There should be a red eagle painted on the walls of their buildings, serving as a marker for the territory they govern. Due to the fact that most of their business is handled under the ground, only a handful of buildings, serving as entrances are marked in the Slums with their logo.

Nevertheless, as the strongest and most influential entertainment facility, the Gladiator pit served a large number of customers every day. To keep order and to handle a large number of slaves and warriors the group had an astonishing amount of hired forces serving under the crudely painted red eagle banner.

They were told that there are two entrances. The one that has no guards, is the service entrance. While the one with two large muscle heads protecting it, is the front entrance.

As part of the plan, they need to keep a low profile and use their passes to enter as VIPs. They will be escorted to a separate balcony. From there they will be able to launch their planned operation without any unwanted eyes on them.

Going through the empty alleyways and hard rock serving as crudely placed streets, Aiden was focusing most of his attention to empowering his [Dark Sense], trying to map as much of the area above and underground as possible. As they got deeper and deeper into this dubious area of the city, he found traces of the underground tunnel system that he was told about.

He didn't know if the tunnel he is currently mapping out is part of the larger system they are looking for, or if it is a separate dungeon owned and maintained by another group. Still, mapping out as much as he could, could only prove beneficial to them in the future.

As they made their way towards the center, Aiden suddenly felt a familiar pulse coming from under the ground. It was faint, but he could still feel it! It carried a lot of distress and a great deal of pain.

Stopping in his tracks, Aiden clenched his fists in anger. As the emotion started bubbling inside him, the golden luster coming from his eyes shined through the white faceless mask hiding his identity.

The particles of the air around his figure started to visibly vibrate in trepidation. As if they could feel the surge of emotion being transmitted by the youth, they reacted to it.

Seeing the boy's reaction, the others also stopped. The mature feminine figure who was wearing eastern-style clothing with a black faceless mask covering his face walked to the youth and silently hugged him.

Startled by the sudden show of familial love, Aiden froze on the spot. With his focus interrupted, his bubbling sea of rage calmed down, and slowly the golden luster faded from his eyes.

”I know, Aiden. I can sense her too. I also understand that you want to make those that hurt her suffer, but you have to calm down. We will save her, and we will make sure such a thing can never happen ever again. I promise you that, okay?” Number 3 whispered into his ears.

Buried in her Master's embrace, Aiden finally relaxed, and after an audible sigh, he nodded.

”Yes. I know…. Thank you… Master” he said as he finally calmed his emotions.

Looking up to catch his master's eyesight, Aiden remarked.

”Also, I think I managed to inform her about my presence. I can't be sure, but I think she noticed my presence…”

”I know, I know.” Number 3 continued to caress Aiden's back for a bit longer before she eventually let go, and looked at the boy with her right hand invitingly raised at him.

”Come, let's go, we shouldn't waste time here! After all, we have a very packed evening ahead of us!”

Grabbing the offered hand, Aiden walked hand-in-hand with his master.

”Yes, let's continue.”

Drake was watching the events as they played out in stunned silence. The power that this young man radiated almost toppled him to the ground. The golden light that shone through the tiny holes of his mask also terrified him to his core. It was as if he was looking into the eyes of something incredibly ancient.

'I should try to remain on his good side… He really is not an ordinary boy… I'm not even sure if he is human anymore…'