The latter nodded slightly and walked forward calmly, his hands behind his back.
"Lord Thor learned you would be coming, General, and has been awaiting you in the meditation chamber."
"Hmm."
The man in military uniform hummed lightly. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he said softly, "Pretend you know nothing of my visit today. Do not mention it to anyone…"
The greeter was momentarily surprised but quickly understood and nodded respectfully.
"Yes."
The group proceeded inward along the silver-gray corridor, descending steadily. It was unknown how many meters they had descended into the earth.
Eventually, they stopped before a massive black iron gate covered in intricate patterns.
The greeter manipulated something in a hidden recess to the left of the black iron gate, and the colossal gate quickly rumbled open.
Blinding white daylight streamed from the gateway. It was hard to believe this light originated hundreds of meters underground.
