Chapter 113: Labyrinth of Space and Time (Part 1)
Inside the altar, torches lit the structure.
A square hole led underground, with a right-angled spiral staircase along the inner wall.
The mercenaries were already two loops down the staircase.
Thinking there might be a second gate, Shirone’s group hurried to catch up.
Mercenary Leader: "Tch! Sneaky brats."
The leader was annoyed that these kids had freeloaded off the information he’d paid a fortune for.
But for now, he had to focus on his goal, so he set aside thoughts of fighting.
The archer asked Shirone.
Archer: "Are you out of your minds? What are kids like you doing in a place like this?"
Shirone: "Then why are you here, mister—uh, sir?"
Archer: "What? You mean you followed us without even knowing?"