After entering the small stone tower, they found a winding staircase leading downward. Following it, they soon reached an old elevator.
A Tower Keeper pulled the metal lever beside the elevator. The grinding of gears rang out as the elevator slowly rose from the pitch-black shaft.
The Tower Keeper opened the elevator's iron gate, gestured for them to enter, then stepped inside.
Clack-clack-clack~
The grinding of metal gears filled their ears as the elevator descended. Su Xiao looked at the Tower Keeper beside him.
"Sir, please don't make eye contact with me. I'm very combative, and when I encounter a strong expert like you, the risk of Source Transformation is very high."
The Tower Keeper spoke, his voice somewhat muffled by his bulky hood.
"Source Transformation?"
Su Xiao leaned against the inner wall of the elevator. While waiting for it to reach the bottom, he began chatting with the Tower Keeper.
"Becoming a monster driven by the Source. The lingering scent on you tells me that you've seen them. Was that Dragonheart Axe of your companion's obtained in this way, honorable warrior?"
"Then your aura means you're not far from undergoing Source Transformation."
"I'll hold on until the final moment, then have my fellow officers help me rest in peace. That is the oath between us and the Royal Family of Edri."
As he spoke, the Tower Keeper raised both hands and removed his bulky hood, revealing a face covered in scars and blue veins.
"Princess Edri Bev, as a Tower Keeper, I welcome you home."
The Tower Keeper bowed to Liu. Though puzzled, Liu took a step to the side.
"Big Head monster, you've mistaken me for someone else."
"I won't make that mistake. Your return means that you still bear the responsibility of being a member of the