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Chapter 850 Hunting for Shade (7)
850 Hunting for Shade (7)
Once inside the luxurious building, the group felt an immediate shift in the atmosphere.
The opulence of the exterior gave way to a more subdued, albeit still richly appointed, interior.
Erik took the lead as he saw the entrance to the Shadow's Market from Vincent's memories.
The others followed closely. They had to keep a low profile, but were still alert for any sign of danger.
"How do we plan to enter the Market?" Rebecca asked, her voice low to avoid drawing attention.
Erik glanced back at her, a hint of a smile playing at the edges of his masked face. "I know how to do that."
Vincent didn't give them the pass phrases it was needed to enter, Erik saw he didn't know it. But a lead was still better than nothing, and in fact, Erik could easily solve that problem.
"Can you at least share your plan with us?"
Erik's response was brief. "Just leave it to me," he said, silencing further inquiries with his air of mystery.
The group continued to navigate through the building until they arrived at a door that was unmistakably the entrance to the Shadow's Market.
It was heavily guarded by five individuals, each armed with brain crystal rifles, their stances alert and ready for any sign of trouble.
Erik stepped forward, his demeanor calm as he faced the guards.
In that moment, he tapped into his Instability brain crystal power, a subtle glance at each guard allowing him to sift through their thoughts for the information he needed.
With the pass phrase now clear in his mind, he addressed the guards, "The shadows whisper only to those who listen."
The guards exchanged quick looks, the tension in the air palpable as they assessed Erik and his companions.
Then, almost imperceptibly, they relaxed their stances, stepping aside to grant them access.
The pass phrase was undeniably effective. It had proven their right to enter.
The group exchanged glances, a mix of surprise and relief at Erik's successful move.
"There is nothing safe in this place," Erik said.
With resolute nods, the group proceeded, the corridor leading them into a vast room that bore a striking resemblance to ancient monasteries.
In front of them, there was an indoor garden with an open ceiling above. It was obviously fake. They were inside a building, after all.
The room had columns and small walls meant to separate the garden from the open corridors around it.
On the side of the opposite walls, there were many rooms.
"Let's search around," he said, his voice low to avoid drawing unwanted attention. The group nodded, splitting up to cover more ground within the expansive space.
Ramon ventured to several doors, pushing each open with a cautious hand, only to find them leading to empty rooms.
Camille and Rebecca undertook a similar exploration, their findings mirroring Ramon's.
The rooms were devoid of any immediate interest, their emptiness echoing the silent mystery of the place.
June, on the other hand, found himself drawn to a door distinct from the others.
As he approached, the muffled sounds of conversation reached his ears.
"Good job, June. Go tell the others."
"Yes, Master."
The group reconvened. There were many questions in their mind, but they couldn't lose time talking about who or what was inside that room.
They approached the door June had identified. Erik carefully cracked the door open just enough to peer inside.
Before them was a vast room, with a very large bookshelf two meters from them, but not facing the wall.
The bookshelf gave more privacy to those inside, as it created a small area where no one could see who was talking.
Beyond the bookshelf, shadows belonging to people danced on the walls and on the ground.