Lyla’s body floated in the air and went down into the pit. It was very deep, and it was understandable why the Count hadn’t noticed the ruins’ existence even though they were under the very building he lived in.

“Should we wait until the others come?”

“It’s fine. Let’s just quickly finish the job by ourselves.” Zich kicked the dirt covering the metal door, and the shape of the door became more and more visible. Like the entrance of other ruins, there was a groove at the center, and Zich stuck Windur into it.

Clack! As Zich twisted Windur around, the door made a clicking sound and slowly opened. A staircase that led to the basement came into view.

“Let’s go.” Zich stepped onto the staircase first and Lyla looked up to the top of the pit.

“Can we just leave the pit exposed like this? What if other people see this ruin?”

“I requested the Count to prevent people from coming near this place for now. I don’t think we have to worry, since he keeps promises like the traditional man he is. Besides, what can people do after seeing this? They will just learn that a ruin exists below the Steelwall Estate and the matter will end like that.” Then, Zich...