Hidden within history.
Just a few simple words, yet they conveyed an enormous amount of information to the French.
Combined with the visually striking flames from Ben Bashuchel's nostrils, they had little choice but to believe it.
Besides, who were Norton and Tao Xingzhi? They would neither lie about this nor have any reason to.
"Once we've finished looking around, we'll submit the relevant information on Evolvers to your department. For now, let's continue."
Tao Xingzhi did not want this to interfere with Jiu Tian's perception.
The accompanying interpreter immediately relayed his words in fluent French.
Everyone wisely refrained from further remarks and kept a close eye on Huang Jiutian's condition. Of course, besides Huang Jiutian, the French were also particularly interested in Ben. Even Baru attracted frequent glances; this excessively muscular giant was clearly another suspected Evolver.
Under Ben's stare, Valshi felt like a frog caught in a serpent's gaze, chilled to the bone. Only when Ben looked away did the feeling ease somewhat, though that racing heartbeat would not settle anytime soon.
"My apologies. Ben is rather quick-tempered because of the nature of his evolution, but he has excellent rational self-control. At most, he'll make a few remarks."
Norton offered Valshi a casual apology.
But if Valshi had known that poor Dr. Aven had only just received skin grafts and pulled through the danger, remaining composed might have proved rather harder.
The group continued onward. The aquatic plants inside had evidently already been cleared away once. Aside from a few stubborn stains, most of the place was fairly clean, and wiring and lights had been installed in some of the darker areas.
This sanctuary was slightly smaller than the one in Qing Town, but its interior was still spacious, with numerous halls, chambers, and corridors.
Since Huang Jiutian