Scott stopped in the darkness.

There was a mist of light floating in the windless air like a dusty mist, like a glimmer of light from the thick gray-blue clouds of a starless night, cold and thin. Doren Bofford's empty sarcophagus was only a thick black shadow in this light, vaguely invisible, but still impossible to ignore.

"Have you ever wondered where he went?"

A faint voice rang out from the darkness on the other side, "The Great Mage King...... Was he really dead when the death knell struck? He had bothered to arrange it all, so grandiose and exquisite...... But where is he now? Did he really get what he wanted?"

“...... I do not know. Scott replied coldly, "I don't care." I would like to know where the other 'dead' king has gone. ”

"You're getting impatient, Scott. Lydia sighed and walked slowly into his line of sight, "When have I ever let you down?"

“...... You found him?"

Scott's pupils constricted slightly, "Where?"

"Take it easy. Lydia chuckled, "Not here, anyway...... He lay in another nice place that was quiet and dark, like a 'dead king' should be, but could probably get up again at any time - some just wouldn't die properly. You won't believe who those who are guarding him carefully......"

In a few words, she had walked up to Scott, stretched out her finger and poked lightly into his chest, chuckling in his ear and whispering, "Maybe." You already know that?"

Scott's muscles tensed for a moment, but she didn't back down—she wouldn't attack him again. At least not here.

"Speaking of which, they probably can't be blamed for that. She said. "They just obey the command of the god and obey His will...... You are the one who has rebelled against God and against them...... Isn't it?"

Lydia's fingers were cold, but her breath was still warm, and the glint in her eyes was cold and hot.

"I'm a little curious why he let you live until now. Her voice became softer, "or...... How long will he let you live?"

Before Scott could reply, she floated away like a frightened ghost, a smile on her face.

"I didn't know you brought your little pet with you. "That's not good," she said...... Didn't you say okay, it's just a date for the two of us?"

Scott frowned slightly. He didn't know what kind of trick it was...... But a soft sound came from the edge of the labyrinth to his right—it wasn't just the two of them.

"Next time. My dear ......" Lydia had quickly disappeared into the darkness, her tone full of regret, "remember to be a good man who keeps his promises. ”

Anger was born. Scott involuntarily reached for the hilt of his sword, forcing himself to lower it slowly, turning his gaze to the corner that had once again been quiet.

He doesn't have pets. Xiaobai may be considered a ...... In Lydia's opinion, Isis probably too.

He suddenly panicked and stood still. But a moment later, out of the darkness was someone he hadn't expected.

“...... Fili!" he breathed a sigh of relief. Unconsciously a little annoyed: "How are you ...... You shouldn't be here!"

Fili didn't say anything, just looked at him with a strange gaze.

A chill creeps up on the skin. Scott realized that he might have loosened that breath too soon—his troubles weren't diminishing at all.

"Of course, I shouldn't have come here...... I shouldn't even be back in Lockburg. ”

As he spoke, he seemed to want to be calm. But the paladin's anger erupted uncontrollably in a low roar, and Scott could only listen in silence, "I'd better just lie in bed and sleep to death!" then they have the right to do anything...... Including having a private meeting with a necromancer in a place where you claim you'll never allow anyone to enter again?!"

“...... Calm down. Scott threw up his hands and tried to defend himself. "I didn't want to 'cooperate' with her, it was just ......"

"'Deal'?" said Filly, gritting his teeth. "You should know her better than I do, Scott, and you won't even know how you died when you make a deal with a woman like this!"

Scott wisely remained silent.

He knew Filly was right. Dealing with Lydia is a very dangerous business...... But it's better than dragging the person he wants to protect into hellfire and being burned to ashes with him.

Fili clenched his fists and glared at him, looking like he wanted to punch him in the face. Those who have been deceived and concealed have the right to be angry, and in that anger there are still more concerns and worries about their friends.

“...... Don't do it here. Scott sighed, "If you really want to fight, we can change places." ”

He would never again be stupid enough to let his powers feed this labyrinth.

Fili was silent for a moment, then gave him a huge roll of his eyes.

"You better know what you're doing. Anger had subsided, he said, helplessly.

"I know, really. Scott spoke in his most sincere tone.

"You'd better remember that you promised me that whatever secrets you know, you'll have to tell me. ”

- Sounds like a threatening reminder.

"Of course, I remember...... I told Lydia to find Ante, and she seemed to have found it. Scott replied honestly.

"You're going to have a necromancer go to her undead? Filly looked annoyed.

"Ante is not her undead. He hates her as much as he hates me...... Maybe a little bit. ”

“...... So, where is he?"

"She hasn't had time to tell me yet. ”

"You think it's my fault?"

"No...... My bad. I shouldn't have hidden it from you. ”

“...... Don't expect me to forgive you for that. The next time I meet that woman, I will not hesitate to do it, even if it is not her opponent - if you dare to stop in front of me, I will cut it down with a sword. Filly folded his arms in a resolute tone.

“...... I heard that. Scott smiled wryly.

Fili glared at him for a few more moments, cursed something in annoyance, and abruptly turned away.

“...... Fili!"

Scott stopped him.

"She doesn't know how to lift your ...... Cursed, she used a force she couldn't control. He whispered, "But I'll find a way." ”

“...... I know. Filly's voice was deep and he didn't look back, "I believe you, Scott...... Don't let me lose that trust, it's very precious to me. ”

Scott was silent for a long time and did not answer.

He didn't ask Fili how he knew he was going to meet Lydia here, and how he got in - he blocked all the entrances he knew.

But he probably didn't need to ask...... That's not hard to guess.

Trust is indeed a very precious thing, but it is not indestructible.

(To be continued.) )