After crossing the mountain pass, Luca and the others headed straight toward City Hall.
But Adam parted ways with them there. He had made up his mind to advance to the Cavalier Rank, and he had no intention of carrying out such an important breakthrough in a place he did not trust.
The people at City Hall had already revealed enough secrets for him to remain wary of them. He didn't put too much faith in the mana oath they had sworn to each other. So he needed somewhere private. Somewhere no one would disturb him.
And more importantly, somewhere no one could observe his advancement.
At an unknown location, deep beneath the earth, Adam carved an underground cave. It was secluded enough for his purposes.
