Mount Auldas rose to an immense height, its peaks wreathed in clouds and mist. The Dark Curtain Organization's headquarters lay within the mountain, guarded by all kinds of Dark Curtain experts. Its defenses were even tighter than those of the imperial palace.
Passing through the Teleportation Array with the token that identified him, Han Shuo entered the mountain without any obstruction. After rounding several corners, he stood on the Teleportation Array that led to Candida.
"Please wait a little. Lord Candida isn't at headquarters at the moment. I'll send word to him. He should be back shortly." Only after leading Han Shuo to the Teleportation Array that led to Candida did the Dark Star Envoy guiding him offer this unhurried explanation.
"I see. All right, then." Han Shuo nodded to show that he understood.
"Then I'll send you to the waiting area first. Once Lord Candida returns, I'll notify you immediately!" the Dark Star Envoy said, turning something on the Teleportation Array.
A flash of white light swept past, and Han Shuo appeared inside an extremely spacious stone chamber. As large as four basketball courts, the chamber was square, with plenty of soft chairs and tables arranged around it. A dazzling assortment of pastries and fruit sat on the tables, along with some books. Many people of varied appearances sat around eating and leafing patiently through the books on the tables. They seemed to be waiting as well.
Apart from the solid Teleportation Array where Han Shuo stood, the surrounding floor was covered in soft carpets. More than a dozen colored glass lamps hung overhead, illuminating the entire stone chamber.
"Hi there! You look unfamiliar. Is this your first time here?" Directly ahead of Han Shuo, a girl with ear-length hair who looked youthful and lovely greeted him enthusiastically.
"Yes,