“Mhm.” Tapio nodded.

The elder from the Blithes stomped on a stone slab, walked another three steps, and repeated his actions.

The second stone slab sank, and the previous one rose back up.

The elder ignored the first slab’s movement and continued on to the next stone slab.

About ten minutes passed.

Click!

A small click echoed.

The stone slabs in the center area suddenly receded into the floor, and a 5-meter wide passage appeared.

Seeing the passage, Donovan walked over ecstatically.

James followed closely behind him.

They reached the passage entrance and peered down into it.

There were stairs leading underground inside the passage’s entrance.

Donovan took the lead.

James was the next to enter, followed by Tapio and the other Blithe family members.

After traveling for a short while, they eventually reached a dead end.

James looked at Donovan and asked, “How do we proceed?”

Donovan looked at the floor plan.

As soon as he took it out, Tapio snatched it away.

“W-What’re