Chapter 358: Alone or Together?
He was grateful that no one was near him as he lowered himself off the two-story building, making no noise upon touching down on the ground.
Stealth provided him with the security Max sought as he made his way across the worked stone road to the round building. Lightstones set within its stone walls cast a warm light around the base of it.
Not wanting to waste time, he circled the structure, surprised to find that it was at least one hundred yards wide and only had one entrance. A large metal door rested at the top of the stairs, flanked by a few columns and a porch, illuminated just a little bit more as the stones near the entrance were brighter than the rest.
I’m not sure going that way would be our best option.
No traps have been detected, though. It does seem strange that no one guards the door, but then again, if they expect to spot or catch anyone trying to enter at the wall, it would be overkill to have guards posted here.
Seeing his timer show only ten seconds left on Stealth, Max looked up at the round building rising into the night sky. The barred windows were evenly spaced, and only one near the top had a light still on.
This stone. I could try to use my skill on it.
Perhaps, but you can feel the difference between them. There is a current of magic in all this. Once again, I will tell you that what I detect from the system here is different from what is seen outside these walls. Something is happening here that doesn’t make sense.
His speed made moving up the stairs, even in Stealth, take no time at all. Standing before the door, Max saw a large lock attached through a metal ring thicker than two of his fingers. The bolted-on ring was attached to the stone wall, large screws putting it firmly in place.