Chapter 380: The 78th Floor, The Library of All Things (5)
Despite a sense of unease, Taesan had no reason to refuse Ainzhar’s invitation. He followed the paladin deeper into the library.
“It’s all thanks to you that I found Lady Levienoff,” Ainzhar murmured, almost humming as they moved. Without Taesan’s hint, Ainzhar would likely still be searching aimlessly for his beloved goddess.
“Since it was you who helped me reach her, it’s only fitting you’re given the honor of seeing her.”
“I appreciate it,” Taesan replied, watching Ainzhar with a careful gaze.
The holy knight’s demeanor was markedly different from before. Something felt off.
“This way,” Ainzhar gestured, leading Taesan toward the library’s edge.
**[Well, old man, congratulations. You finally found her? Took you long enough—you’ve been in this labyrinth longer than I have.]**
The Wraith’s teasing tone made Ainzhar pause, as though only just noticing the Wraith’s presence.
“Ah, hero! You’re here too!” Ainzhar’s eyes gleamed. “All of this is thanks to Taesan! Because of him, my hope has been fulfilled.”
He laughed as he rearranged several books on a shelf. Moments later, the shelf shifted, revealing a hidden passage.
“Come in. Lady Levienoff awaits within,” he said, stepping into the darkened corridor. Taesan followed.
While the library itself was brightly lit, the passage was dim and shadowed as if sealed off from the outside world. With each step further inside, a strange, warped energy grew stronger.