It was only after Charlie vaulted into the icy pit that he realized in shock that it was a straight hole dug down with perfect precision.

Barlin had really worked hard for this.

As he started toward terminal velocity, he was forced to use Reiki to slow his descent and cushion his landing.

Just as he felt through the Reiki, Barlin had blown the space outside the cave wide open into a circular space. There was ice on the walls and the ceiling, while the ground was all jet-black stone, outside t