After giving Katie her instructions, Li Wei took Sophia into the basement. Since Sophia had been there once before, they soon found the tunnel leading underground and made their way into the Secret Chamber.
Someone was waiting for Li Wei there, just as he had expected.
"I knew you would come, Mr. Li Wei, Miss Sophia."
The Bandaged Man looked just as he had before. He stood before a massive stone door, watching Li Wei and Sophia.
"Where is Miss Katie?"
"Katie has something else to do."
Li Wei glanced at the Strange Man, then looked away.
"It seems you can hardly wait to see your master."
"I haven't lied, Mr. Li Wei."
The Strange Man's tone did not change in the slightest.
"Simply open this door and enter, and you can destroy the seal completely. Then the eternal night hanging over this city will dissipate, and you can leave this place... I haven't lied."
"B-but... that Outer Fiend..."
Sophia frowned, looking uneasily at the Strange Man, who shrugged.
"That is not something you need to worry about, miss. My master will know everything you have done and reward you with his approval. At the very least, you need not worry about your souls rotting in endless darkness."
Hearing his answer, Sophia clenched her fists. She wanted to say something, but could not get the words out, so she could only turn to Li Wei for help. Li Wei merely glanced at her before looking away.
"All right. Open the door."
"Then please put these objects in place."
The Strange Man stepped aside, and Li Wei approached the stone door to examine the carving on it. It was an All-Seeing Eye missing its eyeball, with recesses specifically made to hold the Holy Relics. Li Wei reached out and fitted the