“Chapter 183: Beyond the Wall”


    I was granted permission to see the meteorite.


    With some conditions, of course. I can’t touch it, I have to be accompanied at every moment by a member of Alta Naga royalty (in this case, Raviola), and I can’t act on my own.


    I don’t really mind. I’m not planning on doing anything to the meteorite.


    Yet.


    – I said you could see The Seventh, but this is…


    – I’m sorry. They insisted.


    Behind me were Rudra, Feria, Ergeet, and Erieet. Meirir wanted to come too but she’s taking care of Mike. Dyke and Roar are at home.


    – Raviola-sama, it’s our fault. We wanted to see the meteorite too. (Rudra)


    – And at what point did I ever say you could? When?


    The main body is known as the Rainbow Rock because of its shimmering colorful lights.


    Elves have a sweet spot for pretty-looking things, so it’s no surprise that it caught Feria’s interest.


    – You two are Takaya’s guardians, right? I guess one or two more people won’t be a problem. What are you pair of idiots doing here? (Raviola)


    – Weeeellll~ We like sparkly things! Right? (Ergeet)


    – Yeah! We were thinking maybe we could borrow a little bit of the meteorite~ Ravi, why are you pointing your sword at us? (Erieet)


    Theft of Seventh is a felony, even if just a speck. But I’m sure they know that.


    I hope they come with us. The more people the better.


    – Septe, could you please watch over these four? I’ll take responsibility if anything happens.


    – Understood.


    Septe took out a thin metal plate and carved some magic words on it.


    – Here. You won’t be attacked with this.


    – What? Attacked?


    – Several traps are set inside the wall to attack those who don’t have the plates. (Septe)


    – Which means… (Erieet)


    – Don’t do anything stupid. Am I clear? (Septe)


    Raviola guided us through a small door.


    On the other side was yet another wall made up of several layers of barriers. The doors were all locked with magic seals.


    This is more like a fortress than a wall.


    – We’re here.


    After going through five different walls, we finally reached our destination.


    Below me was a huge crater with the main body of The Seventh emanating an odd aura.