Within the Temple, there was a rear garden that rarely saw visitors.
The rear garden was not particularly spacious, but it connected to a tall artificial mountain, as though it lay at the foot of a cliff on a lofty peak. It had something of the air of a secluded paradise hidden beneath a cliff.
The scenery here was quite pleasant, with a garden and a pavilion, yet few people normally came here.
There was no special reason for it. It was simply far from the areas where Temple personnel usually spent their time, making it seem rather deserted.
Yet today, led by the High Priest, an outsider arrived here.
"This is it."
The High Priest pointed at the artificial mountain connected to the rear garden and spoke to Riezel beside her.
"It is said that the thing our ancestors brought back is hidden inside this artificial mountain."
Upon hearing that, Riezel immediately activated Clear World and peered into the artificial mountain ahead.
However, Clear World was unable to see through the mountain itself and reveal what lay inside.
"There is a seal upon it, jointly laid down by the High Priest and priests of that time. Even if you are stronger than I am, you will not be able to glimpse what lies within." Seemingly aware of what Riezel was doing, the High Priest chuckled. "Ever since our ancestors placed this artificial mountain here, no one has been able to undo the seal and enter its interior for over ten thousand years."
"Even I tried to undo the seal when I was young, but I still failed."
Even the High Priest had failed, so naturally, Riezel had no chance of succeeding.
Although his strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Lv.9, while the High Priest was only equivalent to