Chapter 67: Ch 67: Secret Out- Part 4
Kuro had refused to give
a lot of information, but what little he did give
convinced
that I needed to enter the dungeon again sohow and take a look inside.
At last, the black mass had promised to be my guide if I was able to find my way into the dungeon again... which was not going to be easy.
Dungeon #36’s door was special and only selected individuals were allowed entry into the area.
’Not that it’s going to stop . I am heading there once everyone’s asleep.’
Joshua was already under sedatives and Sam was with him. Sasha and Amy had also retired to their rooms after dinner and I knew that it was the perfect opportunity for
to leave... or so I thought.
But as soon as I got out of my wing, soone was waiting for
there.
"Are you thinking of heading to dungeon #36 all alone? Then, do you mind if I tag along? You won’t even know that I am here or anything."
Lynn asked , his perfect smile plastered all over his face as he moved to stand in front of .
My impassive look was not enough to make him deter or change his mind and I had a feeling that it would not be easy to make him back down.
Ultimately, I sighed and decided that my best choice was to ignore the Alpha and whatever he did.
The Alpha took my lack of speech as an agreent to follow
and he quickly stepped behind .
"I promise to behave from now on. Don’t worry, Ace. I won’t do anything to cause you trouble and—"
"Stop calling
that. I am not Ace. You will get in trouble and cause a misunderstanding."
I told Lynn, not wanting him to flaunt my actual na all over the place.
Even if I could tell that there was no one around
at the mont, I did not want to risk being found out by anyone else either.
The Alpha looked taken aback by my harsh words but his smile did not falter for even a second when he looked at
once more.
"Hmm, I understand. In that case, should I call you Kyle? I have to admit that it is a lovely na. Is that your real na—?"
"Just call
Manet. Tsk, I am having a small headache just talking to you."
I told the Alpha as I felt my neck flush at the intense gaze that was being cast my way. The Alpha looked far too happy when I insulted him.
"Manet—? Yeah, got it. Then, does that make us friends? Can I officially wrap my arms around you like a friend—"
Lynn asked as his arms decided to demonstrate what he said by trying to sneak around my middle.
I tensed up and slapped his hand away before they could embrace
fully.
"Stay in your lane and do not try to touch
if you know what is good for you."
I told the Alpha and he pouted as he pretended to rub his swollen hand.
"Tsk, you are so an. All I wanted to do was help you out. You don’t have to be so angry about it."
The Alpha told
but my look did not change. I did not feel sorry for the fake tears this man let out. Even he realized that his acting was no longer working and stopped pretending and straightened his back.
We walked around carefully, avoiding security caras and I had to admit that Lynn was a good partner in that regard.
Not only did he know the location of most caras, but he also knew how to dismiss them so that we wouldn’t be caught. Sothing about this whole experience told
that he had experience doing this... and a lot of experience at that.
"Alright, we are done here. The arena would be empty at this ti since it’s dinner break for the guards. We have a fifteen-minute window to enter the dungeon through security. Are you ready?"
Lynn asked as he grinned and stretched his arms. He looked excited to be able to finally use his powers.
I sighed and followed him while getting ready myself to use my powers.
Ringggggg-
As soon as the siren started, I used my skill [Evidence Erasure] to erase mine and Lynn’s presence.
The alarm fell silent and Lynn whistled, his face giving
an impressed look.
"Oh wow—! How did you do that? What kind of skill was that? Can I learn it as well? It seems like one that would co in handy at tis."
Lynn told
as he continued to walk not too far away from . Maybe he instinctively noticed that he needed to stay close to
in order for my ability to work on him.
"This is my exclusive ability, so you likely won’t be able to get it... we are finally here. There is still ti for you to turn around and leave."
I told the Alpha, half-wanting him to co with
and half wanting him to leave
alone.
But the Alpha decided to stick with
for now and finally, the playfulness faded away from his eyes to show caution.
"A dungeon is a dangerous place. We might have declared dungeon #36 as safe for now, but today’s incident told
that nowhere is safe. I would rather co with you as backup."
The Alpha told
and his amber eyes shined with a light that looked far too familiar.
From the way light shined on his face to the way his eyes looked at , there was sothing achingly familiar about that face and expression.
’Erin... you...’
My mind associated the Alpha in front of
with Erin, even though they barely looked alike. There was just... sothing there that made
certain that there was so connection between Erin and Lynn.
"Ac... Kyle, are you alright? Do you no longer want to head inside? We can return now."
Lynn asked, placing his hand on my shoulder and it snapped
out of my daze. The filter that had fallen over
also faded and I sighed in relief.
"Let’s head inside now. I am afraid we do not have much ti. I want to co back before they decide what to do with the final round of the championship."
I told Lynn as my body was swallowed by the dungeon gate. The Alpha followed
slowly and his footsteps felt more cautious.
This ti when I entered the dungeon, the atmosphere looked completely different.
What was supposed to be a forest was run over by sothing and all trees in the vicinity looked to have been burned or trampled.
There was a lack of light in the dungeon and the night sky reflected back at
without any stars or sun.
I used my skill [Lighting Ball] to provide so light for now, but it imdiately made
wish I had not done that because all I saw around
were half-chewed monster bodies that were twisted all around.
Their soulless eyes looked at
with an accusing light but there was no longer any life left in the husks.
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