On the Negative Sixth Floor's Teleportation Hall, the smell of alcohol and the chill still hung in the air, mixed with the intermittent breathing of the sleeping warden.
Antanas and Sinora both stared intently at their bracelets, waiting for a signal that the New King had finished the work on the current level.
Only when the black crystal screens on their bracelets lit up faintly, informing them that they had completed all the requirements of this Helrom Prison guard internship assessment and could unlock the Service Points trading function for the final level, did they immediately check the list of Contract Prisoners.
Before long, the small map on the screen outlined a maze-like corridor layout in dark-purple lines, with a flashing red dot marking the target's location.
The New King had clearly already paid the Service Points. As guards on the same team, they only needed to reach Truth-Seeking Planai's cell to open its heavy door and enter at any time, avoiding further damage from this level of the Upside-Down Path to Rebirth.
Antanas lightly swiped the screen, enlarging the map details as she fixed her eyes on the red dot.
Sinora leaned over for a look. Her pupils reflected a crystalline gleam, and she quickly nodded to show Antanas that she was ready.
"Second Princess, we're going to rescue Planai. Just rest here and take care of yourself. Stay safe."
Antanas turned back to look at Hughberlian, temporarily bidding her farewell.
"Uh, okay."
Hughberlian sat in the chair and nodded, a biscuit in hand. She had the odd feeling that everyone else was busying themselves while she alone could go AFK and act as a supervisor.
Wasn't this clearly supposed to be her mission as a priest of the Goddess of Fate Church?
How had things ended up like