Within West Hill Province, Kaden used his Extraordinary Grade magical equipment to conceal his presence and began investigating various burrows, caverns, and shadowy swamps.
Before an abandoned iron mine shaft, the surroundings were utterly silent, completely unlike the abandoned mines he remembered.
Most abandoned places would be occupied by wild beasts, magical beasts, or other wandering creatures.
Yet this place was deathly still, devoid of even the slightest trace of life.
Kaden cast several protective spells on himself and began exploring deeper into the mine shaft, step by step.
After descending several hundred meters, the dark surroundings remained silent, with almost no life aura to be sensed.
At a corner, Kaden stopped. Looking at the barrier before him, his heart sank to the depths.
"Sure enough, the worst has happened."
Why would an abandoned mine have a sealing barrier for no reason? Other than the information his brother-in-law had told him, Kaden could think of no other answer.
Looking at the sealing barrier, Kaden did not hesitate. He removed his concealment and released his aura without holding anything back.
As though it had encountered its natural enemy, the sealing barrier's Mana Energy spread in all directions, while a clamor arose from within.
"We've been discovered."
Three hundred kilometers away, the Black Robe Skeleton opened its eyes. Its Soul Fire churned as it conveyed the message it wished to express.
In the adjacent cavern, the Dark Knight sensed the message from its companion. It rose from the Skull Throne, walked to the wall, and reached out with one hand. The sixteen-meter-thick cavern wall dissolved, revealing a passage leading directly to the Black Robe Skeleton's dwelling.
"What happened?"
The Black Robe Skeleton stood up, calming the turmoil in its Soul Fire as it conveyed its thoughts to the Dark Knight.
"The barrier