Shaan's footsteps echoed clearly as he walked deeper into the old water tunnel. He slowly turned his gaze around, scanning the area, trying to spot the secret passage the bar owner had mentioned earlier.
"Shaan, have you found the secret passageway yet?"
"Not yet, Dr. Marshal." Shaan shook his head. "There's no sign of a secret passageway like the bar owner said."
"Hmm... maybe you need to walk further," said Dr. Marshal. "Sir Walter wouldn't have said that without proof."
"Oh, okay. I understand, Dr. Marshal."
"Shaan, make sure your communication signal stays active and don't let your homunculus' energy meter run out."
"Yes, Dr. Marshal. I get it. I'll make sure to conserve this homunculus' energy so that—"
Shaan suddenly fell silent. A strange silhouette had just darted past a few meters ahead. He tried to get a better look, but the lighting in the tunnel provided little help. Damn it. I have seen something there, but… What is that? Is that…
