Following the steady stream of people through the winding hallway, Serah and Elira quickly realized that Ubbe's map had been entirely accurate. The passageways twisted and curved deceptively, designed to disorient anyone who lacked a clear sense of direction. Left to chance, they might have wandered in circles endlessly, but with Ubbe's notes etched into memory, the two women already carried a fair idea of where to turn and what to avoid.
Though it was their first time stepping foot in this underground labyrinth, their preparation made the ordeal far smoother than expected. Even more so, being swept along with the crowd of nobles and merchants disguised their movements further, allowing them to blend seamlessly into the tide of bodies heading exactly where they needed to go. The crowd itself was an unspoken guide, granting them cover and certainty all at once.
