Dust lay everywhere, and the building's former owner seemed to have fled, leaving a mess behind. Or had the place been left untidy on purpose, to preserve this atmosphere and deceive anyone who entered?
Most likely, if the building had truly been abandoned, vagrants and homeless people would have taken up residence here.
"...Paymax, be ready to activate the armor," he whispered to his bracelet.
He wasn't planning to hide or launch a preemptive attack, but one could never be too careful.
Trying not to step on anything he shouldn't, he walked quietly deeper into the building, following the sounds coming from within.
"...And I'm telling you, I won't work with him...!" Muffled shouts could be heard. They were coming from somewhere below.
Following the clue sent by Noir, he found a wide staircase leading down.
It led to a large, dark gate, resembling a garage door. Listening closely, he realized the sounds were coming from right behind it.
