By the time the Vice Head finished his explanation, the lingering confusion within Lukas and the others had completely disappeared.
Like the final piece of a massive puzzle falling perfectly into place, every clue they had gathered throughout the journey suddenly connected.
The Trial of Wisdom.
The Chosen Ones Program.
The mysterious teleportation formation.
The Demigod's legacy.
Every seemingly unrelated event now pointed toward a single destination.
The Vice Head slowly swept his gaze across the three chosen ones one last time before turning around.
His robes fluttered lightly as he began walking away.
Without looking back, his calm voice echoed throughout the vast underground palace.
"All of you should return for now."
"There is nothing more you need to do."
He paused for a brief moment before continuing,
"Wait."
"And continue training until the portal opens."
"The moment preparations are complete..."
"...all of you will be notified."
