Chapter 236 The Sealed Place 6 (1/2)

Countless rays of light instantly spilled out of the crystal ball.

The light caused everyone to squint. At the same time, they panicked because they heard a low growl. As they couldn't see, they didn't know what was happening, after all, the greatest fear was always the unknown. Whether it was the mercenaries or the Ophenian Researchers, everyone retreated slowly while shielding their eyes from the blinding light.

The bright light only lasted for a minute and everyone could soon see their surroundings once again after rubbing their eyes.

The mercenaries were evidently shocked while the Ophenians had a tiny glint of success in their eyes.

In front of them was a five-meter tall cave. Within it was a flight of stairs that extended upwards into the darkness. Oddly enough, the cave felt like a gigantic monster's mouth; the stairs were akin to its teeth, waiting to swallow its prey whole.

That's the tunnel.

Compared to the rest, Rhode was calm. From his perspective, the previous platform was the abnormal one whereas this was merely ordinary. Just when Rhode was about to give a command, Gillian's voice rang in his ears.

”Master?”

Rhode shifted his attention to the fox-eared lady by his side. Gillian spread her arms and made a helpless expression. While she didn't say anything, her gestures told Rhode everything he had to know.

Lapis had disappeared.

”What should we do?” asked Gillian as she maintained her usual expression.

If Rhode was recognized for his poker face, Gillian's smile was her iconic trait.

Although the situation had taken an odd turn for the worse, Gillian still displayed a warm smile as if it was just a minor concern.

Rhode scanned his surroundings again, but he couldn't find Lapis. It was weird though; it should be literally impossible for him not to know if Lapis managed to escape from Gillian. Furthermore, even if it were just Gillian alone, Lapis wouldn't be able to escape either.

While the fire elemental lord's level was adjusted to Rhode's level, her strength was still above level 20. Lapis was roughly around level 10, and for her to escape from Gillian without her knowledge was impossible.

However, Rhode wasn't dumb. He knew that the beam of light had something to do with her disappearance. Thus, the only place where she could have gone was…

Rhode lifted his head and faced the dark cave.

The answer was to his front.

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Lapis opened her eyes.

”Where am I…?”

The woman observed her surroundings groggily while attempting to overcome the dizzy spell that came as a side effect after her 'disappearance.' Ever since she had been caught up in the beam of light, an intense headache wrecked her mind as though she was suffering from a terrible hangover.

After some time, Lapis finally gained control of her body and she soon began to think of her situation.

Where is this place?

Around her were dozens of sparkling crystal balls which floated in the air, releasing a colorful brilliance. Also, the space she was in appeared to be cube-shaped and was covered in black tiles which gave off a magical feeling. When she stared closely at the black tiles, streams of magical lights seemed to be flickering within, vaguely revealing pieces of strange writings. After a while, the writings suddenly disappeared.

”This is the central control room of the Behermes family. You're finally here, Lapis.”

A low voice sounded once again, but this time it was different, the owner of the voice had finally revealed itself.

Dim rays of light emerged from a floating crystal ball and condensed into a human figure. The figure was roughly two meters tall and had slender arms and legs which concealed its gender.

”I represent all Behermians to welcome you here, Lapis.”

Lapis stared at this figure of light and took a few steps back before asking carefully, ”… You, you are…”