Chapter 79 - The Ark Of The Den (1/2)

”Well, from what I've heard, you are not human. And from what I've seen, I pretty sure that you aren't normal,” said Yan, pointing at the glowing orb on her finger.

”You've got keen eyes for one so blind to the world,” said Mavislin, scanning the Earl from head to toe.

”Blind, you say? Now why would you think so?” asked the Earl, his tone slowly getting annoyed.

”No matter. I just assume most humans are in that sense. They boast so much in knowing the filth of the world and yet they are powerless when they are faced with life and death situations,” said Mavislin, shrugging her shoulders.

”Well, that's dangerous to do so. You should not just assume human beings. Especially those from the underworld.”

”To answer the question before, I've traveled from the Campania to here via flight,” answered Mavislin, happily sprouting her wings.

”My, my. Aren't you afraid that I would claim you as a witch?” asked Yan, shaking his head.

”Aren't you afraid of what I could do to you? My appetite is not exactly small,” smirked Mavislin.

”Nice threat. Now I know why you are the leader of the Barren Pillars.”

”I'm the leader of the Barren Pillars because there was no other choice. The Headmaster forced me to create an Ark.”

The duo walked towards a huge stone door. It was chained up with rusty padlocks and had a huge dragon's head as a knocker. The Earl used it to make three huge knocks on the door. A small peephole with a wooden sliding door opened. All the Valkyrie could see was a bloodshot eye.

”Yan, I've come with the leader of the Barren Pillars,” replied the Earl.

The eye closed as the being shut the small window. The stone doors opened with a huge creak, conjuring a mini dust storm.

”And how long have you not used this area?” asked Mavislin, coughing at the side.

”A few years. I don't use it for normal occasions. But for now, it's the safest thing to be in,” replied the Earl, going into the room.

”Anyways, Lady Roydon. Welcome to the underworld's meeting room, otherwise called the underworld's den,” said Earl Yan, introducing the room to Mavislin.

The room had huge amounts of food and water stored in its wooden cabinets. A huge candlelit chandelier hung above the duo. The walls did not look like stone. Instead, it looked like it was dr.a.p.ed with expensive royal blue cloth.