Chapter 243 - Awakening (3)
Rhode had considered the relationship between the Composition Adornment and the Behermes, especially after Lapis’ abnormal actions. If this place was really the historical remains of the Behermes, then it wasn’t strange that the Ophenians would come and dig for their composition skills. Considering the exquisite alchemy skills of the Behermes Family, this was very normal. However, Rhode couldn’t understand why he hadn’t seen such things in the game at Behermes City and yet, this secret artifact that belonged to the Behermes Family would be created by a group of Ophenians.
Of course, Lapis wouldn’t know the answer even if he asked. Right now, this maiden was like a librarian that was just got a whole inventory of information from books. She had to first categorise the information into each of their genres before digesting and understanding them. Rhode turned his attention to something more important at this point.
Where in the world is this place?
From the surface, this appeared to be an ordinary underground cave, but Gillian didn’t agree to this saying. She flew to the top, but failed because no matter how she flew, she could only spin in circles. With Gillian’s knowledge, she definitely knew the reason behind this: this place was an enchanted field. It was apparent that the previous battle in the Behermes central control room had activated or discovered this enchanted field, which allowed them to enter. So, in order to leave this place, there was only one way out.
“Find the central point of this enchanted field and either close or destroy it.” Rhode made a decision instantly. “Let’s go.”
Since this underground tunnel was part of the enchanted field, then there would definitely be a central point. Rhode had no doubts that as long as they found the central point, they would be able to leave this place. He had to say that he felt an unshaped pressure on himself. In here, Rhode had no way to speak to Gillian and Celia through spirit communications. He tried to summon spirits here and eventually failed. This was a strange and rare situation which alerted Rhode to be on his toes. At this moment, his heart was filled with curiosity and doubts because in the game, it was rare that a Summoned Swordsman would fail to summon any spirits. Even if they were in forbidden jails that Mages created using countless magical seals, Summoned Swordsman weren’t restricted in their summonings. However, it was totally different now, so Rhode had to find and understand how all this came about.
Gillian realised this situation too. Fortunately, as a core card, she was no longer a pure summoned spirit, which was why she wasn’t influenced by the pressure. And she had proven to Rhode that her ability to control her own element was still active in this space.
Although this underground tunnel was filled with twists and turns, Lapis seemed to know where it was heading. The maiden, who always hid behind the last person, finally led everyone for the first time. Based on her knowledge received from the Behermes central control room, Lapis finally understood this place now. This place used to be a forbidden area for the Behermes Family and their original place of existence. Also, deep in Lapis’ heart, there was a soft voice encouraging her to move towards the path.
But, this time, Lapis didn’t choose to remain silent. She explained her body conditions to Rhode and Gillian, at the same time, apologising for her rude and ignorant behavior from before. After all, no matter what, Lapis’s covering up of the truth had affected Rhode and the mercenary group a lot. However, Rhode wasn’t furious with her over that and that comforted her.
Lapis blushed as she extended her hand and tugged onto Rhode’s clothes. The black-haired young man’s skinny and tall stature seemed to bring so much sense of security to her, just like a strong, secure wall.
At the same time, the maiden didn’t notice Gillian’s gaze, which was filled with smiles.
“Be careful and get ready to defend yourselves.”
Rhode strode forward. He grabbed the metallic door handle and inhaled a deep breath.
Then, he pushed it opened.