Chapter 187: First Floor (1/2)

After Theo's decision, the group finally came out of the room, staring at the gentle slope that would bring them to the first level.

Suddenly, the lamps started shining, illuminating the whole building, but it wasn't too bright that it would harm the monsters. Instead, the brightness increased slowly, so the monsters thought the sun came out.

There was no natural light coming in because of the architecture, but Theo could see that the light was too dim in his perspective.

Alea and the others quickly used their Night Vision Glasses.

It turned out the light was similar to that of the night, allowing them to operate normally with the glasses.

Theo also put it on while checking the first floor.

He found walls upon walls around the nests, making it look like a labyrinth. It wasn't that confusing, but still enough to block monsters' visions of the others.

He also remembered the layout of this facility. Each floor wasn't that big if one talked about hunting the monsters, but if all floors combined, they would have at least twenty soccer fields.

Theo knew they were supposed to have at least two thousand monsters inside, making it more than enough for four juniors to reach Champion Rank.

Theo's nose was soon filled with a moist smell, signifying the humidity of the area. Although there were no decorations or something, he could see that the floor was filled with dirt and grasses, trying to slightly replicate the outside's environment.

Alea turned around and said in a low voice so her voice didn't echo inside the facility. ”Anyway, make sure we don't talk too much unless we're fighting since it's going to make too loud noises. The guys up there will update us on the monsters' movements, so keep checking the map.

”It may not be as strong as a satellite, but the room generates enough signal for direct connection, allowing us to see the map. And don't worry about going all out, this place has been reinforced by expensive materials. Even if you're a Hero Rank Monster, you won't even be able to graze it.”

Theo nodded in agreement. ”Don't worry. We can see their movements and will decide our next course based on their reactions.”

”Okay.” Alea nodded and took out her Skylink, informing the five people upstairs. ”Lock the first floor. We don't want to disturb any other floors.”

The middle-aged man heard her voice and replied. ”I understand. Please be careful. We will rescue you immediately if something goes wrong.”

”Thanks.”

After hanging up, the middle-aged man went to another screen and asked one of his men. ”Sir Nart's order. Monitor that guy called Theodore Griffith and make sure you capture his every single movement. Sir Nart is interested in that kid.”

”But Sir, isn't this stalking?” The man tilted his head in confusion.

”No. This is information gathering.” The middle-aged man shrugged and continued, ”Anyway, you can prioritize Young Miss and that guy, the rest can do with normal surveillance.”

”Roger.” The guy then proceeded to shut the floor.

…

Without knowing the secret mission Nart gave them, Theo and the others finally arrived on the first floor. Surprisingly, all exits and gaps had been closed with soundproof materials, making sure that no monsters on the other floor knew what was going on.

Theo tried to recall the information as he took another look at the first hallway with no monsters spotted.