Boom!
The massive doors burst open, along with the blazing gazes of the crowd.
"This ancient aura already makes one look forward to what might be found inside." The Three Rings Wizard from Gray Furnace Wizard Academy stared within.
"Yes, this is definitely the ruins of a Grand Wizard."
Another Three Rings Wizard from White Stone Academy nodded as well.
Aaron merely extended his senses inside curiously. It seemed utterly silent, yet he felt an ominous premonition.
Stephen also looked inside curiously, wondering what might be hidden there.
Ian said nothing.
He merely put on an equally curious expression.
Time passed bit by bit. Once they had quickly confirmed that there seemed to be no danger inside, Stephen and several Three Rings Wizards entered first.
The Second Rings were left outside.
Those who entered did so quickly.
They came back out just as quickly.
However, compared to their anticipation when entering, the expressions on their faces now were far from pleasant.
Because they had gained nothing.
The laboratory was utterly empty, as though rats had gnawed it clean.
"It seems this was only a temporary laboratory belonging to an ancient and powerful Wizard. He took everything with him when he left. It wasn't the ruin we initially estimated it to be."
Stephen made his judgment. He was somewhat disappointed, but not overly so.
After all, such situations were common in the exploration of ancient ruins. Most of the time, there was no gain at all.
The ruins had not been what drew him here.
What had drawn him were the runes and methods upon the ruin's gates. He had already gained a great deal, so why should he ask for more...
His gaze turned toward Ian in the distance.
Then he turned to Aaron beside him. "Lord Aaron, may I