Flash!

The investigation team appeared in a strange room that had a white floor with a lattice pattern, and lighting fixtures floating in the air. They responded swiftly, standing back to back as they scanned the room cautiously. This was a ruin from the Age of Mythology. They would not be underestimating it. However, the tension was immediately broken.

“P-Para?”

Paragranum approached them calmly. “I’m sorry for the delay, Captain. It took some time to gain control of the laboratory.”

“... Please give a detailed explanation.”

“Yes.”

Theo was aware of her intentions, and Para used the excuse she had prepared.

He couldn’t help smiling bitterly as the grimoire explained, “Immediately after the engagement with the Empire’s Seven Swords ended, I was transferred to this lab by the power of this ring. According to Master, it acts like a key to this set of ruins.”

“The power of the ring moved us here?”

“That’s not it.” Para hid the ring on her index finger and shook her head.

After all, an artifact which allowed 9th Circle magic to be used freely would’ve been designated as...