The Demon That Laid Dormant

Hidden Piece (2)

An unbelievable stench filled the place along with the eerie air that sent chills down one's spine. I walked with a bit of wariness. Of course, the Book said that there was no danger around here, but I had nothing to lose from being wary, did I?

<...haha.>

'What?'

'...you know about this place?'

'How?'

Was it natural for a demon to know everything? Didn't seem like that to me.

"Hmm… this place, maybe?"

The empty sounds of my footsteps stopped when I came across the strange engravings. Though the whole place was filled with patterns strange enough for me to carefully observe each one of those, this thing was even stranger.

Though it was not mentioned in detail in the Book, I was sure this place was the entrance to the real dungeon and there I would get one of the most important pieces of the Tower that could only be found on the First Floor.

But for now…

"I have to get this thing opened."

I walked to it slowly, being cautious of th