Considering the worst-case scenario, Richard had already set his imaginary enemy at the legendary rank, so it was hard to say how useful it would be. However, it can play a vital role for enemies below the master rank, and if you have the opportunity, you can use it to maintain the dignity of being a wizard leader.

Richard was thinking about it when there was a sudden vibration under his feet. The platform in the center of the square sinks slightly, and the ground moves downward with the sound of rumbling gears. The ground was surrounded by bright red lines that bloomed like a mandala, and the bright sky light from overhead converged in an instant, and they slid down like the cavity of a behemoth.

It's a feeling of déjà vu, experienced not so long ago.

This is...... Ladder?

Richard was a little surprised. Unexpectedly, there is more than one ladder connecting the upper and lower floors, and the fireside meeting is not held on the top floor, which is also unexpected. Where is this going down?

He went down with Peter Campbell. Unlike the narrow and cramped box building of the ladder, the interior space is more like a prison cell, and the platform that moves down is very open. There was just a gust of wind that seemed to come from the depths of the cave, blowing upwards from the dark depths with no bottom in sight.

"It's beautiful......"

As the platform moved downward, a little light like starlight began to appear around the originally pitch-black surroundings. Richard looked up and saw a colorful crystal lamp embedded in the wall. Flames dance inside the lamp, falling on the agate, jade, ruby and other different colors of the lampshade, making the crystal lamp glow softly around and illuminate the darkness. The further down you go, the more the number of crystal lamps becomes, at first a few "stars", then a gorgeous "galaxy" that spirals down regularly, and finally the two people on the platform seem to be completely floating in the brilliant "sea of stars", surrounded by dazzling rainbows.

What a spectacular sight. Where the hell is this? Judging from the distance passed, it may have crossed the height of six or seven floors. Is the entire wizarding tower pierced by this massive hollow? They are like travelers exploring the depths of a cave, except that the cave is perpendicular to the ground. In addition, where is the bottom of this "cave", is it the sea of clouds suspended under the magic tower?

The snake staff in Richard's hand turned slightly. The old wizard reflected in the jewel snake pupil was calm, it seemed that this was not a secret place, at least it was not the first time that the other party, as a master, had come. In this way, even if Richard was surprised in his heart, he could not show it on the surface. Once again, he was glad in his heart to have the mask left by Rasputin in his hand, which could effectively prevent ordinary people like him who had never learned to perform and who were prone to losing their cool in the face of danger......

"Boom."

The platform vibrated again, and the popping spring brought the "ground" beneath his feet to a steady stop.

"I felt a layer of ...... No, maybe lower than one floor? While Richard was silently calculating the distance in his mind, Peter Campbell beside him bowed slightly and took the lead to walk out to show him the way.

Richard looked up, and in front of the two of them was a gate that was at least ten meters over. Further up is the cold, solid wall of steel that stretches as far as the eye can see. Running through the entire wizard's tower, there is a surprisingly tall and wide hollow space, which seems to be made of steel.

"It's incredible. It should not be left over from the old era, but built later. Even in the industrial age where I lived, it was quite a great building. …… What is it used for? Wizards are a group of pragmatists who don't dig for the sake of aesthetics. It's kind of like a lift, but it's a little too big...... Could it be drilling? ”

Richard's gaze fell on the gate in front of him, both long and wide, more exaggerated than any ancient city he had ever seen, almost like it was used for the passage of mythical giants.

"Your Excellency?"

The old wizard said cautiously.

"Huh?"

Richard's train of thought was interrupted and he glanced at him.

"Where are the subordinates?"

Peter Campbell explained with a smile as he reached for the side of the door.

I see, it seems that his path is in that direction. As for me, the road of "Raspuchin" ......

Richard took a step forward and looked up at the tall doorbeam. Passages belonging to the Wizard Leader will no longer have a second direction other than the center.

……

With a heavy rumbling sound, the door slowly opened.

Richard was about to step in, but subconsciously stopped.

Contrary to the dim silence of the outside world, inside the gate is a huge and ornate hall, surrounded by stone statues of legendary wizards of all time, a soft red carpet on the floor, a shining chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and long tables with all kinds of delicacies spread out. Clearly, a grand banquet was taking place in the hall, with men and women dressed in ceremonial dresses and mingling. The guests were smiling and holding wine glasses, and they gathered in twos and threes to talk.

No wonder today's Peter Campbell is not wearing a wizard's robe, but a gown. It was only then that Richard had a guess as to why the old wizard and the lady Leslie had come with him. Although the fireside meeting is a gathering that only wizard leaders can attend, after all, all decisions that affect everyone in the Tower are announced after the meeting, so it is customary for important members of various schools and associations to gather in the same place on this day. Over time, it is also reasonable to hold a banquet for the major forces to exchange information and win over relations.

Those who want to attend this banquet are all high-level officials in the tower without exception. Only the five legendary wizards who are the leaders will not be here.

However, Richard at this moment was in no mood to pay attention to them. His gaze fell to the back of the hall. When the giant door opened, the behemoth hidden behind the door appeared in front of him little by little.

The moment he saw that thing, Richard even subconsciously held his breath.

- It was a blast furnace.

Standing behind the door is a furnace that resembles a crouching giant. Where he was now, he could only see the bottom of the blast furnace. It's made entirely of steel, but its surface is shiny red. Even from a distance, Richard could feel the heat and mania coming from the furnace.