Orion and the other soldiers immediately began digging through the ocean floor beneath them, searching for the entrance to the buried village.
However, since it had been abandoned for many years, layers of soil had piled up above it, forcing them to dig much deeper.
"I had no idea this place still had an entrance after all these years," Azul said in a low voice. "Or maybe... I just don't remember it."
He couldn't see his mother's expression through the invisible cage, but he had a feeling she was uncomfortable talking to him. After all, they had never been close, and it had been many years since they had last seen each other.
"This place was never meant for the public," Maristella replied in her usual calm voice. "Back then, I often came here to meditate. It wasn't because this place was anything special. It was simply peaceful and quiet."
