Imprisoned at the bottom, appeared to be a strong, long-haired, ape-like creature…

“…What’s down there, Brother Gerald?” asked Ray in a whispery voice.

Looking at them, Gerald then quietly signaled for them to come over to have a look for themselves.

Seeing that, the other members of Gerald’s party then crept over before peering down as well.

Looking at Old Flint, Gerald then asked, “…Do you have any idea what that is, Old Flint…?”

After seemingly thinking for a while, Old Flint then replied, “…If my eyes do not deceive me, that should be a black gibbon. I recall a tale about the vampires raising a black gibbon and using it to help them catch humans… Perhaps this is the one!”

As Gerald’s eyes widened, Ray quickly said, “Then… this black gibbon must be a fierce beast! It’s best that we keep it locked under the platform!”

True enough, such a vicious black gibbon couldn’t be allowed to run free. Otherwise, it would surely spell trouble! Unfortunately, Ray had said that a bit