The two Espers had reached their supposed destination.
After several minutes of pursuit, the narrow corridor widened into a cavernous hollow. In its center was an enormous pit, seeming black and bottomless, from which faint whispers seemed to emanate. The Beetles approached the edge and began lowering the Ravager's body into the pit.
Once they were done, the creatures immediately retreated into the darkness, as if terrified that something lurking deeper within might catch them.
Flaming Rose narrowed her eyes behind the mask.
"They... dropped the Fiend into a damned hole?"
Nightingale gave a curt nod.
"Seems like it. Come on, let's take a closer look."
Curiosity was an addictive drug, but the fear of the unknown was an even stronger deterrent, warning them that whatever waited below was something they were never meant to find. Even so, they moved forward to investigate the matter nevertheless.
