章 163: Sorties

Without pause, the trio advanced to the room's terminus, where yet another black door awaited.

Witnessing this, the sharp-featured man turned his attention to the guard at his side, inquiring, "Are they contained herein?"

The guard met his gaze with affirmation, responding in composed tones, "Indeed, they are confined within. Special chains ensnare them, precluding the use of elemental arts abilities to escape."

With a measured stride, the guard pressed forward, withdrawing a crimson key from his pocket.

Guiding it into the aperture, he elicited a sonorous "Click," subsequently urging the door ajar.

"Whoosh!"

The door's ingress unveiled a spectacle that defied expectation.

Within the confines of this unique chamber resided two female forms, fettered at the neck, wrists, and ankles.

Blindfolded by ebony cloths, their vision was obscured.