In short, the matter in Tobesk had been temporarily dealt with, and a new adventure could begin. Since he would probably return very late, Shade asked Dorothy to look after Mia for the day on Tuesday morning. Miss Writer naturally agreed.
"May the Primal Crack bless me within infinite space."
In the basement at home, Shade reached out alone and touched the Ancient God Statue. As thick white fog swiftly surged around him, he entered the mist.
Outlander, you have entered the "Space Labyrinth."
A message from the Ancient God "Primal Crack":
Existing space markers: 5.
After glancing at the five battered signposts along the path, Shade raised his head, downed the potion Oak's Lucky Potion in one gulp, then held up the White Stone Crystal amid the fog:
"I offer a sacrifice to the Space Labyrinth."
The stone turned into a wisp of white fog and vanished from Shade's hand. At the same time, "she" prompted him:
New information acquired. You may search for a new space marker. Please choose a direction.
"Southwest."
Shade spoke steadily. As his voice fell, a sixth signpost appeared on the path in the thick fog, still bearing that ruined appearance as though it had been weathered by a century of time.
Crossing past the first five signposts, Shade reached out and pressed his hand against the decayed wood.
The Primal Rift shall guide your way.
The white fog around him slowly parted like curtains drawing to either side. Shade looked towards the Ancient God Statue he had touched. Under his gaze, the statue emitted a gentle light, illuminating the dark circular space.
"Every hidden space seems to be about the same size."
He muttered softly, then looked at the other items here besides the statue.
In fact, because one only needed the "Space"