A wheel-like object was embedded in a niche in the stone wall of the passage.
In fact, it was a winch, with a cable of unknown material wound around it.
At the sight of it, Frederick let out a quiet breath. "Good, this one hasn't been exposed."
Maryland nodded. "This stone wall is covered in precious Illusion God Sand..."
If the enemy had even discovered this, then the proper course for the two of them would have been to run immediately.
He turned the winch, and the smooth stone wall ahead slowly rose, revealing a deeper cavern that seemed to stretch on without end.
There were three such stone walls in total. The third was not at the end of the passage, but off to the side.
When the two entered the passage for the third time, a cold, sinister aura came from within. "Why have you come again?"
"Greetings, my lord," Maryland said respectfully. "We've encountered a bit of trouble and humbly request your guidance..."
Only after the lord heard his account did he give a soft snort. "That is your problem. What does it have to do with me?"
Frederick answered respectfully, "We fear that the other party may be coming for you, my lord."
"Hmph." The cold aura snorted. "Then let them come. I'd like to see what sort of people have emerged."
Frederick coughed lightly. "My lord, the main issue is that two Above Supremes have gone missing."
"We would like to know whether anyone can break the restriction you set, my lord."
"That is impossible," the cold aura replied icily. "You two have no idea where the true mystery of this restriction lies."
Maryland hesitated at that, then spoke. "But, my lord... the other party is truly powerful and skilled in Mental Attacks."
The cold