Chapter 252: Sefira Has Poisoned The Royal Palace (2)
Even though Keter knocked on the door, there was no response. Instead of doing something boring, like waiting or knocking again, he simply opened it. As the door swung open, warm sunlight peeked through. Keter already knew the door functioned as a teleportation gate, so without hesitation, he stepped through.
Grains of sand crunched beneath his feet. The door led to a beach, the vast ocean and salty breeze welcoming him.
This was an island somewhere in the western region. It was warm year-round, had mild weather, and was seemingly perfect for a peaceful retirement. This is where Duke Lerkin lived.
Though, to be exact, he’s living in confinement.
Keter scooped up a handful of sand and rolled it in his palm. The door behind him disappeared, but he was unbothered by it.
“I promised Dork we’d see the sea together... guess I went ahead without him,” he whispered.
Clap clap.
Keter brushed off his hands and looked toward the mansion ahead. In his previous life, the place had been tightly guarded, but now, not a single guard could be seen, neither on the beach nor around the house. Still, it wasn’t a wasted trip as noise came from within the mansion.
“Seems like he’s living quite the lively life,” Keter remarked.
In Keter’s past life, Lerkin had begged to be freed from this place. That kind of desperation didn’t arise overnight, so Keter expected to find the current Lerkin feeling the same way. However, it was also possible he was there to enjoy his life here.
Pushing aside his concerns, Keter decided to face things head-on. Worrying wouldn’t solve anything. Confrontation always came first.
Following the noise, he entered the mansion, then a large bathhouse.