Just as Sei Itō's mental strength spread out to investigate the underground of the Li Palace (Aries Temple), Cornelia, who had been in deep thought all this time, suddenly had a change in her expression, as if she had thought of something.
Thought of something? Although Sei Itō was using his mental strength to investigate, it didn't affect his senses. Seeing the change in Cornelia's expression, he said indifferently.
Hearing Sei Itō's inquiry, Cornelia silently nodded her head.
Interesting! At this moment, after his mental strength broke through the thick layer of soil, he suddenly felt empty. A room about the same size as the main hall of the Li Palace appeared in the range of Sei Itō's mental perception, arousing Sei Itō's interest, and he unconsciously opened his mouth to speak.
Hmm? The Li Palace was originally spacious, and Sei Itō didn't deliberately lower his voice, so Cornelia easily heard Sei Itō's words. She raised her head to look at the smiling Sei Itō with some doubt, and her inquisitive gaze fell on him.
Sei Itō didn't explain anything, but instead controlled his mental strength to find the entrance to the underground space, and followed the entrance's passage to investigate.
Over there … Sei Itō's gaze turned to the passage leading to the sleeping quarters, and after muttering to himself, he walked over.
Let's go and take a look. Cornelia completely couldn't understand Sei Itō's current actions, but when she thought of Sei Itō's miraculous actions, she became curious about Sei Itō's goal. She whispered something to Guildford beside her, and then followed him.
The three of them walked into a passageway. After walking for a while, they arrived at a room with a European-style aristocratic bed that was about three meters long and five meters wide. The four corners were supported by slender wooden pillars that were as thick as an arm. A pink sand curtain hung from the ceiling and the bed was covered with a thick white down quilt. At this moment, Cornelia informed them that this was Imperial Concubine Mariana's bedroom.
Oh. Ito Sei seemed to have known it for a long time and nodded in response. Then, he walked straight to the side of the bed. There was a ceramic vase that was about the height of a person, and its surface was painted with golden lacquer. He stretched out his hand and grabbed the opening of the bottle. He pulled, twisted, and released it. Then, a series of almost inaudible clicking sounds rang out. On the right wall of the bedchamber, a huge portrait of Queen Mariana suddenly moved to the side. Then, a stone door that was slowly retracting into the wall emerged from behind the portrait. A pitch-black passage that led to an unknown place appeared before the three of them.
Without waiting for Cornelia's reply, Sei Itō stepped into the pitch-black tunnel and stepped on the long flight of stairs.
Let's go. Let's go in too. Cornelia frowned and stared at the passage before her for a moment before speaking to Guilford beside her in a deep voice.
Your Highness, let me go down alone. I don't know the situation in the passage yet. What if there is danger? Guildford took a step forward and blocked Cornelia's path. He said with a serious face.
Didn't you see that he already went in? If there is a problem, he can definitely solve it. Cornelia pointed at the pitch-black passage and said.
But Your Highness, he is him, and we are us. As a Guardian Knight, I can't entrust Your Highness' safety to a complete stranger, especially in this uncertain environment. Guilford said.
Guilford. Cornelia said in a deep voice. If he wanted to, I would have died countless times in EU.
Uh … Guilford was stunned by Cornelia's words. Of course, he knew that Cornelia was telling the truth. But as a Guardian Knight, he couldn't give up the basis for his actions just because he knew the truth. If that was the case, what was the point of having a Guardian Knight? But unfortunately, compared to the weakness of most members of the royal family, the princess he was guarding was an existence that was stronger than him.
So don't worry, Guilford. Cornelia walked around Guilford and patted Guilford's shoulder as he helplessly put down his arm. Then, she strode into the passage.
Sigh! Guildford sighed deeply. He could only pull himself together and follow.
The passage was very long and very dark. Except for Sei Itō, who was not affected at all because he had his Spirit to explore the way. Guilford and Cornelia, who followed behind, couldn't get used to the darkness that seemed to be the only thing left in the world. They carefully explored forward step by step.
Your Highness! Guilford, who had been traveling in the silent passage for a while, shouted worriedly.
I'm here, Guilford. Cornelia's voice sounded in front of Guilford. The sonorous female voice easily calmed Guilford's worries.
Guilford sighed in relief and said, Your Highness, wait for me there. I'll explore the way ahead.
Guilford, do you think I'm that kind of weak woman? Cornelia's voice came from the front and said with some dissatisfaction.
Of course not, Your Highness. Guilford hurriedly said, This is just my duty as a Guardian Knight.
Is that so? Alright then. Cornelia said after some consideration.
Yes, my lord. Guilford's spirit shook as he replied loudly. He quickly took a few steps forward. After smelling the very familiar fragrance beside him, he took a few more steps forward and said, Your Highness, please follow me.
Alright. Cornelia said.
After that, the two of them didn't say anything as they continued to explore the interior … However, the two of them who were extremely careful were still too slow in the end. When they reached the bottom floor, a room that was emitting a white light appeared before their eyes. The two of them who had been in the darkness for quite some time instinctively felt pain in their eyes and subconsciously raised their hands to cover their eyes. After adapting for a while, they slowly opened their eyes and observed the room in front of them.
In an instant, a room like a laboratory with all kinds of tools, workstations and huge glass walls appeared in front of them.
This is … Cornelia entered the room and looked at Sei Itō who was standing in front of a wall and observing the strange symbols on the wall.
A laboratory used for human experiments. Sei Itō withdrew his gaze from the huge strange blood-red 'V' symbol on the wall and turned to Cornelia and Guilford who had entered the room.
Human experiments!? Cornelia subconsciously exclaimed.
That's right. Sei Itō nodded and pointed to the things in the room and introduced them one by one, saying, "The platforms over there are used for dissection, the instruments next to them are life support tools, and the huge tube opposite is a culture tank. Something should have been cultivated in there before. Judging from the size, it should have no problem storing a human body in there. As for the rest of the tools, you should have seen the smaller ones, the electrocardiograph, brainwave, body posture, etc. As for the last one that looks a little strange, I took a look at it. It's used for nurturing babies …
What are you trying to say? Cornelia's gaze followed Sei Itō's introduction one by one. In the end, she asked in confusion.
Nothing? I'm just introducing you to the instruments here. Sei Itō shrugged and said, "But I'm very curious. Why would there be these things under the palace of an imperial concubine? Cornelia, can you tell me?
I don't know. Cornelia shook her head and said with an incredulous look on her face.
It seems that the Imperial Concubine Mariana you admire is not simple. Sei Itō said with deep meaning.
Hearing this, Cornelia's expression suddenly changed. Then, without saying a word, she turned around and walked back into the passage. She walked back the way she came.
Sei Itō looked at Cornelia who turned around and left and laughed in a low voice. Then, he turned his head again and looked at the strange red 'V' pattern that occupied almost the entire right side of the wall. Then, he also turned around and walked back into the passage.
Pa! The moment Sei Itō left, the lights in the room immediately went out. It was as if an invisible arm was controlling the light switch. Strange.
After a long while, Guildford, who returned to the palace, subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. Although he appeared to be strong in the passage, that was because he had Cornelia by his side. As Cornelia's Guardian Knight, he had no choice but to be strong. But this feeling of walking in the dark, with only himself left in the world and only the sound of footsteps was too unbearable. If it wasn't for his strong will, an ordinary person with a weak will would have walked through this passage. It would be strange if he didn't go crazy from fright. Therefore, being confined in the army's small black room was indeed the most severe punishment.
Let's go. Cornelia, who walked out, glanced at the pitch-black passage behind her and said faintly.
yes，mylord。 Guildford hurriedly responded.
At this time, Sei Itō's figure also walked out of the passage. He walked to the side of the ceramic vase and closed the passage in the same way. Then, he followed Cornelia and Guildford and walked out of the palace. They walked out of the palace.
Along the way, the three were silent. Cornelia's silence was because she was recalling her memories of Imperial Concubine Mariana. Guildford's silence was because of Cornelia's silence, while Sei Itō's silence was because he was thinking.
In short, the three were silent along the way. They smoothly walked out of the palace and got into the car that they came from and hurried back to the mansion.
After returning to the mansion, the three walked into the living room. The maid Liz, who had been waiting for a long time, bowed and said, "Your Highness.
Go get me a glass of red wine. " Cornelia nodded as a return of the courtesy, and then gave the order.
yes，mylord。 Liz responded and turned to the wooden wine rack near the stairs to the second floor. She took out a bottle of red wine and opened the cork and poured it into the goblet beside her. After the red wine was only a third of the way through the goblet, she put the cork back on and put it back on the wooden rack. Then, she reached out and picked up the goblet on the table and walked to Cornelia, who was already sitting on the sofa, and handed the goblet over. Your Highness, your red wine.
Cornelia took the goblet and drank it in one gulp. Then, she handed the goblet to the maid Liz and said, "Pour me another goblet."
Yes, Your Highness. The maid clearly saw that something was wrong with Cornelia. After taking the goblet, she immediately walked to the side and poured it again.
Your Highness. Guildford looked at Cornelia and called out in concern.
I'm fine, Guildford. Cornelia shook her head at Guildford. Then, she reached out and took the goblet from the maid Liz. This time, she didn't drink it in one gulp, but slowly tasted it.
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