Darryl did not waste another second, scooping Edgar into his arms and rushing out of the dungeon. The pupils parted at once, making way for him.

…

Dave made his way along the narrow passageway at the Nine Continents with a few pupils, all while looking behind him in a panic.

Half an hour ago, Yusof had pretended to be a member of the Elysium Gate. He also pretended that Chester and Dax were right behind him to intimidate Dave and his men. Dave had gotten a huge fright, fleeing with his pupils.

At last, a pupil could not take it any longer as he stopped to wheeze. "There's no one behind us anymore, Elder Dave. Can we please rest for a little?"

Dave signaled for everyone to stop, turning to look behind him. He saw that no one was behind him indeed and frowned.

'F*ck… Had that Elysium Gate pupil lied to him?'

If Dax and Chester were there, wouldn't they have caught up to him a long time ago?

Dave felt something was off. He was about to go back to take a look, but the ancient tomb