Chapter 96: Chapter 26 - The good news, the bad news, also, a few mistakes (part 4)

Zoemi concentrated and the thin thread of shadow tried to slide under the door again, But it simply couldn't find a way in...!

"What the hell...?"

The confused Zoemi got on all fours and looked under the door, to check how was that even possible...

"!!!"

But the space between the door and the floor that should be free to allow the smooth movement of the door was completely blocked off by something!

The black-haired boy reached out and dragged his finger along the barrier's surface and dropped his index finger and thumbs together...

...the barrier was made out of the soil...

"Sealed with earth magic!?"

Zoemi exclaimed and gritted his teeth.

Was this supposed to be some kind of joke?!

"..."

The scarred attendant, scowling furiously, rose to his feet and put his hand to the keyhole, aiming to guide his shadow that way but as soon as his finger covered the space that should be empty to allow for the key to enter, Zoemi felt the same soil crumbling down under his touch...