Chương 698: Obsidianreach      

"We're here," Nori announced, pointing to the ground.

In the Netherworld, endless darkness prevailed, making it difficult to discern the passage of time. 

Without the sun or clocks to mark the hours, demons and devils lost their sense of time, perhaps contributing to their seemingly ridiculous ages, Ren pondered.

"Where exactly is the village?" Elena inquired. "I only see endless desert here."

Nori leaped from Tiki, and approached a rock. "It's here." She tapped her foot on it.

The others exchanged puzzled glances.

Nori whispered to the ground, and suddenly, the earth trembled beneath her command. In response, a concealed ladder emerged, leading downward into the mysterious depths below.

"Let's go," Nori took the lead, followed by Lorelai and Elena. 

"She must have whispered 'open sesame,'" Evie jestingly remarked with a stoic face. 

Ren chuckled and reached for her hand, and the two descended the stairs together.