Chapter 48: 048. The Master of the Underground City (1)
"Beatrice."
"...Yes?"
Veris, who didn't seem to be in a good mood, caught Beatrice's attention as she responded.
Before long, Veris had retrieved the great sword of the Death Knight that had fallen at his feet. Since there was no sign of curses or necromancy, she chose not to say anything further.
"What should we do here?"
"...Are you asking me that?"
Beatrice couldn't hide her incredulity.
After all, who was the one that had dragged her down here in the first place? To ask her what to do after she had willingly stepped forward to retrieve the Stone of Truth was absurd.
"Could it be that you didn't come here with a purpose?"
At the trembling tone of her question, Veris calmly nodded. It made her feel dizzy.
"If it's a purpose, then yes. I felt a strong pull."
"A pull...?"