Chapter 351.2
Following Kasser’s orders, his warriors made the necessary preparations to bring Rodrigo to a designated location, all in readiness for the activation of the teleportation spell. Two carriages set off from the safe house, departing at different intervals.
The underground warehouse, once used as a meeting point for Mara’s loyalists and transformed into the place where Rodrigo had painstakingly prepared for the teleportation spell, had been seized and securely sealed. Soldiers stood guard in the vicinity to ensure no unauthorized entry. As per Kasser’s instructions, the soldiers withdrew before the carriages’ arrival, making way for the warriors who assumed their positions.
Kasser addressed Eugene, “I’ll go inside first, and then I’ll return to fetch you. You’ll remain here.” He disembarked from the carriage, leaving Eugene within. Kasser directed his warriors to stay close and guard the carriage, then opened the entrance to the dark underground warehouse.
The warehouse lay shrouded in profound darkness; not a trace of light penetrated, despite the advancing evening. Kasser commanded, “When I enter, close the door behind me.”
Without hesitation, he stepped into the warehouse, and the warriors outside promptly sealed the door. Darkness enveloped him. Kasser raised his right hand and clenched it into a fist. Like the ignition of an oil-soaked torch, a vibrant blue flame flickered and soared from his hand. As the flame ascended, it twisted into the form of a serpent.
Kasser waved his hand through the air, setting the serpent-like flame free. It wrapped around his body, leaving only the tail end in his hand as it soared into the air. Fras took the lead, providing illumination as they moved forward. The warehouse’s obscurity gradually receded, unveiling its interior.
As Praz advanced, Kasser walked alongside him, meticulously inspecting the warehouse’s interior. It diverged from the reports he had received, for there was absolutely nothing within the warehouse. Kasser had initially assumed it was merely a meeting spot, but upon deeper contemplation, it struck him as peculiar.
Why would they keep this place empty? Kasser pondered. Even on a one-night journey, people naturally accumulate belongings. A meeting spot would typically necessitate various equipment and supplies. Having to bring everything in and out each time would be both cumbersome and conspicuous. Even the presence of a few scattered items in a corner of this spacious warehouse would have sufficed.
Moreover, if the warehouse was meant to serve as a disguise, intentionally adding more clutter would have helped avoid drawing attention. Originally, this warehouse had piqued Verus’s curiosity because it was empty.