Within a few seconds, the elevator came to a smooth stop. The metallic doors slid open, revealing the lowest basement floor.
Everyone stepped outside, and both Lucian's and Seraphina's gazes swept across the surroundings.
The basement was enormous, looking far more like a professional training facility, to be honest. The floor was covered in polished, reinforced tiles capable of withstanding powerful impacts.
Several practice areas stretched into the distance, separated by thick partitions.
To one side, several strange machines and crystalline artifacts had been neatly arranged upon long, sturdy tables, everything clean and organised, as though they had been prepared especially for them.
Without saying anything...
Cedric and Leonardo walked directly toward the equipment.
Lucian and Seraphina quietly followed behind, and while walking...
Lucian subtly leaned closer.
