We passed through warp gates and traveled via mass teleportation to a place close to the lich’s tomb. When we arrived, all we saw was a place covered in dense fog.0

We didn’t enter recklessly, but assessed the situation first. 0

The Quantum Maze wasn’t a labyrinth that was impossible to break through. While most adventurers would have no choice but to wander about before turning back, it might be different for the Imperial Mage Corps. 0

There was no way to know if the Vampire Council and my other allies had arrived or were close by. We waited around without entering the labyrinth until the mages finished their analysis. 0

Sabioleen Tana gave Harriet and I advice on precautions.0

“Once we enter the labyrinth, the two of you are going to be in the center of the formation,” she said. “Don’t do anything without my instruction, and if we enter a combat situation, avoid confrontation with the enemy as much as possible. Anyone here should be capable of protecting you.”0

Both Harriet and I nodded, tense. 0

“Yes.”0

“Yes.”0

It was natural for Harriet to be nervous, given the uncertainty of what lay inside. 0

I didn’t know if Rother Dwin was really in there. Hopefully, he was. We also needed to capture at least one key member of Cantus Magna.0

“We’ll enter once the analysis of the labyrinth is complete.”0

Even if the elite imperial forces were confident on their own, Tana seemed to want to be thoroughly prepared since we were accompanying them. Thus, we waited outside for a long time after our arrival while the mages analyzed the Quantum Maze. 0

Although nothing happened for a while, I felt on edge because of it.0

It was already deep into the night, and the analysis wasn’t complete until the bright white full moon had risen. 0

Harriet and I quietly observed the situation as the moon hung in the sky. I wondered if this was what it felt...0