Not long after, the three of them arrived at the castle's first underground level.
O'dor walked to one side and touched a Magic Instrument. A Space Gate appeared out of thin air before them.
"Please come this way."
While Velin was still marveling at the gate, O'dor's words brought him back to his senses, and he walked over to the Magic Instrument.
"This item is a medium that can trigger a small Space Gate and open the entrance to the Treasure Vault. A small Elemental Pool beneath the basement powers this item's functions. It also has a self-destruct function. This is the first line of defense I set up."
Velin stared at the item before him, too astonished to speak. He had still underestimated the worth of a master magic craftsman.
O'dor paid no attention to Velin's change in mood. He brought up a virtual screen, erased his own authorization from it, and then stepped aside.
"Please activate the Battle Qi within your body and let this item record your energy signature."
Velin did not immediately step forward. "Lord O'dor, can this item remember the energy signatures of multiple people?"
Without the slightest hesitation, O'dor gave Velin his answer. "This device can record the energy signatures of up to three people. As long as they touch it with their hand, they can trigger the device and open the small Space Gate leading to the Underground Treasury."
Having received the answer he wanted, Velin stepped forward and placed his hand on the device, allowing it to record his aura. He then called Kyle over and had him leave his aura on it as well.
There were many people Velin could trust completely, but Kyle was the only one who remained by his side at all times.
Thus, the people who could