Chapter 325: Illusion (5)
Boom!
The heavy door slammed shut behind us. It was nearly a meter thick, making Naneow hesitate a moment to open it. Beyond lay a vast hall, dwarfing the cramped cave before. The air was clean, so much that it was hard to believe we were underground. There were neither lanterns nor glowstones, yet the entire chamber glowed with steady, comfortable light. Every corner was illuminated, perfectly regulated by high magic.
Straight ahead, a large table stood on display. I studied it as I walked with Naneow. It was plain white marble, with its four pillars bare of ornament.
On top of that broad surface lay only two tiny reagent bottles and a slip of paper that read: Sprinkle this!
"Is this from the massive duke? What a weird taste."
The note’s corners were marked with four hearts, all blackened in. Opposite the table hovered a great ring of fire. Naneow eyed the magic circle beneath it.
"Typical reactive portal…"
Swish.
She shook a vial, bone-dry. "This one’s empty."