Even as I was perplexed by the sudden change in scenery, I immediately spread my mana out to detect the surrounding terrain and potential enemies. By the time I understood what had happened, Daisy pulled my arm down and explained, “Underground base, safe… close to safe.”

“What about the Book Walkers?” I asked.

She replied, “Magic underground, maintains darkness.”

I frowned. “What does darkness have to do with anything?”

She ignored me and instead said to Lin, “Dragon Horn, ignite fire.”

“You bastard, don’t call me Dragon Horn… Ho.” Lin barked at Daisy and opened his palm as if to ignite a fireball. Then, he exclaimed in surprise, “I’ll admit, I’m impressed. Putting this much of a restriction on me…”

Daisy said flatly, “Under the assumption we couldn’t win, the base was created. Here, very hard to ignite fire.”

“So what does being unable to ignite fire have to do with Book Walkers?” I asked, scratching my head.

She pointed out, “If dark, can’t read books.”

I instantly remembered sneaking a spearmanship training manual into my bed to read at night. When Mother discovered it, she smacked my back. Good times… Wait!

I exclaimed, “Book Walkers aren’t ordinary humans! How does darkness stop them from reading books?!”

“Can you, see me?” Daisy asked.

I shook my head. “I can’t, but considering your level, I can clearly feel your presence and even the outline of your body… Eh?”

This was strange. I was now level 71. Physical darkness should pose no hindrance to my sight. Wait, what did Daisy say at first?

“A magic that maintains darkness…” I muttered.

“Here, Book Walkers can’t read books....