104 She Finds a Piece of the Pas (1/2)

Robin stared into the darkness underneath the lush green vines dotted with wisteria flowers. The opening was veiled in shadows. It was difficult to figure out if there was danger within.

”Master, what are your looking at?” Skye swooped down to ask. Skye had been checking out the surrounding area. But, now that Skye was finished, naturally, the flying squirrel returned to sit on Robin's shoulder.

”We found a secret entrance.” Robin told the flying kitten, as she scratched behind Skye's ears. ”But, I can't tell if there are any traps or not.”

”Let Skye go! Skye can see in the dark! Skye can tell you if there are dangers in there!” The cat volunteered.

”Are you sure?” Robin asked.

”Leave it to me!” Skye jumped off Robin's shoulder and glided in through the dark entrance.

”Where's he going?” Christian asked.

”He's scouting out the area in search of hidden dangers.” Robin answered.

”Is that so?” Christian asked.

”All clear!” Skye's voice came back to Robin.

”It seems I was worried for nothing.” Robin said with a sigh, as she stepped through the entrance.

”Better safe than sorry.” Christian chuckled as he followed behind Robin into the hidden room. Robin had Christian light some torches for them as they examined the room.

It could not be called a small room. The room was more than large enough to hold twenty to thirty guests aside from them. Yet, it also could not be called a large room, as many countless tomes and records lined bookshelves, and made stacks upon the floor.

Several spells to keep away rodents, snakes, and book worms could be seen painted on the walls in a uniform manner, similar to a rudimentary form of wallpaper. Another spell to keep away the damp could also be seenon the bookshelves.

From the amount of books, it seemed to be the hideout of a Grand Magician, or Scholar. Robin immediately began storing the books on the ground away in her storage bracer. Christian moved to the desk at the back of the room, but leapt back with a sudden cry.

”What is it!?” Robin rushed over, asking Christian. Christian pointed to a large black tarantula with sinister red markings climbing on the skull of a skeleton, slumped in its chair. It hissed at them.

Robin lifted an eyebroy, and looked at Skye.

”I thought you said it was safe.” She scolded Skye.

”Well, that's what the spider said!” Skye retorted.

”Did you try asking the spider if he is venomous?” Robin asked.

”Oops. I forgot since I'm immune to most poisons.” Skye dipped his head, shyly. ”I'll ask him now!”

After a brief silent exchange, Skye nodded and turned to Robin. ”He says yes, but only to noisy people. He likes his sleep, after all.”

Robin nodded.

”Christian?” She said in a low voice to the prince. ”Skye says it bites only people that make loud noises.” Christian turned his head, catching her smile that wasn't a smile.

”So keep your mouth shut, or else...” She glanced at the spider. Christian swallowed, and nodded fiercely.

”Skye, can you ask the spider if we can take the books here?” Robin asked.

”Sure!” After another brief exchange, Skye turned to reply.

”He says yes, but leave the bookcases behind, and leave the door open. He wants to venture out to eat something good after such a long time.”

Robin nodded. ”Will do.” She replied.

Then the sinister looking spider hopped down off the skeleton, and quickly ran out the door.