So he had to contend not only with the dangers of the ruins, but also with attacks from other "Investigators"? Sure enough, the Dream Labyrinth Tower got harder with every floor...
With that thought, Abner looked at Carnot, the "Bell Ringer," again and asked, "Do you have any more information about those ruins?"
Carnot shook his head. "That's all I know. Councilman Ricciardo wrote everything he 'observed' on that map... But the Governor's Mansion should have more detailed information. After all, the Governor of Olavi has placed the few adventurers who returned alive under house arrest."
The Governor of Olavi... the unlucky admiral's younger brother? In the original story, he seemed to be plotting something big. In the end, he drew the attention of that organization whose name couldn't be spoken and had to resign and return to Backlund... I wonder whether he started plotting before this expedition to the ruins or afterward...
Forget it. It's none of my business... There's still almost a day and a half until tomorrow night. I can't waste all that time. If the Governor's Mansion might have information, I should pay it a visit.
Having made up his mind, Abner picked up the map and politely bade the "Bell Ringer" farewell.
If this had been reality, Abner would never have acted so rashly. He would have scouted the place several times and confirmed when the Demigod admiral would be away before daring to enter the Governor's Mansion.
But this was only a Dreamscape Scenario, and he could leave at any time. There was no need to be quite so meticulous; he could afford to take a gamble.
Carnot did not try to keep him. After saying, "Be careful," he picked up a novel and began reading on his own.
Once Abner disappeared through the