Anyway, he only needed to explain everything clearly to the King tomorrow.
Lin Taichu was locked in Atlantis's Dungeon. It was built from black rocks from the seafloor, with several glowing crystals embedded in the walls. The light was not too dim, but the air was thick with a damp, moldy smell mixed with a faint fishy tang of seawater.
He leaned against the cold stone wall, still fairly calm. After all, he would be able to see the King tomorrow. As long as he explained the Red Crystal's purpose and everything Arui had done, he would eventually clear his name.
Two guards stood watch outside the Dungeon. Lin Taichu could occasionally hear them talking in low voices, mostly about the clan's recent panic and the discussion surrounding his wanted status.
He closed his eyes, intending to rest. After all, he had been through so much in the deep sea, and his injuries had yet to fully heal.
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Taichu suddenly opened his eyes.
The voices outside had disappeared. Even the sound of the guards pacing had vanished. The entire Dungeon was unnaturally quiet.
He held his breath and listened carefully to the sounds around him. Other than his own breathing, there was nothing else.
Something's wrong. Lin Taichu's heart skipped a beat. The guards could not have abandoned their posts for no reason. Even if they were changing shifts, there should have been some sound of a handover.
He slowly rose to his feet, walked to the cell door, and looked outside through the iron bars.
The corridor was empty. The two guards who should have been there had vanished without a trace, and not even their weapons had been left behind.
Lin Taichu's guard immediately rose. He knew this was not as