[Rean point of view]

As the three of us approaches Mr Erinmorlin, we can see that he is holding some sort of map. I wonder what kind of map will he show us

"There you are" [Erinmorlin]

He said that with a cautious voice. His voice makes my heart race even faster, after all, Mr Erinmorlin here is accustomed to traveling, and thus have a few shares of stories that involves him getting in a tight situation, so when I heard such cautious voice coming from him, it really does make one anxious, but not the other two. They're both calm, this just show how much stronger and experienced they're compared to little hatchling like me.

"We are told to meet you here. I suppose you have some good information?" [Jacks]

"I did. Well, I don't know what you will find but here, take a look" [Erinmorlin]

"This is..." [Qis]

"A map of dungeon? No. Just what is this?" [Rean]

"This is the map of the underground drainage system in Estel. That's too say, it's incomplete since us fellow engineer found something interesting" [Erinmorlin]

"And that is?" [Jacks]

"An underground pathway. One of us actually confirm an interesting finding, the noble, merchant and church people sneak in and out some nasty stuff there" [Erinmorlin]

"What stuff?" [Rean]

"Well..." [Erinmorlin]

He looks uncomfortable, why is that so? Could it be monster, or some drugs? I should just take a guess

"Could it be monsters and drugs?" [Rean]

"That, and also children slave?" [Jacks]

"!" [Rean]

"I take it this is related to the slaves that were transported at the Rock and Sea dungeon back then? I do heard some of it escapes, with a little girl being almost..." [Qis]

"Such a thing..." [Rean]

I'm sure everyone will have their blood boiled up. I myself feel the same, with my grip automatically tighten and make a hard clenched fist.

"Still, I thought Estel is abolishing slave system?" [Rean]

"On paper, yes. But..." [Qis]

"You will find a case or two here and there about a slave inside this country. So this could mean that we are actually having a vital information here" [Jacks]

"But how did they manage to snuck in the slaves?" [Rean]

"And that's why I'm here as well. That's not the only thing that's shown in this map. Take a look here" [Erinmorlin]

"It says, to the Rock and Sea..."! [Qis]

"Seriously!?" [Jacks]

"I thought it was a myth..." [Rean]

"Well, not anymore. This ancient tunnel here was also discovered by us, but that say, if they are cases of slaves being brought to Estel in illegal way, then that mean this is one of the pathways that are use by them" [Erinmorlin]

"And I suppose our job is to scout the area?" [Jacks]

"That seems to be the case. Also, I guess we should gather information of those using it, by catching them in action" [Qis]

"That's true. Well, Princess Diana did ask me to emphasize the scouting part to all of you as they're only three of you, but with Jacks and Qis here, I don't think that should be a problem" [Erinmorlin]

"Alright, shall we get started?" [Jacks]

"I'm ready!" [Rean]

"Same here" [Qis]

"Best of luck to the three of you. Rean, don't push yourself too hard, got it?" [Erinmorlin]

"Right!" [Rean]

As we went to the nearest door that lead to the underground drainage, Mr Jacks remind me not to waste so much of stamina and mana as we couldn't expect what we will find there. Sis Qis agree to his statement as well

There's the door, as we descend downward with some small light stone with us, we navigate the drainage to the marked spot (the ancient tunnel as well as the secret pathway).

~Growl~

~Slash~

~Stab~

There's a mutant dogs that see us as a source of entertainment, trying to hunt us down, only to be swiftly deal by the two of them. I don't even have enough time to react but these two already slash the neck and stab the skull of those mutant dogs. They're strong.

"Just why are they mutant dogs here?" [Rean]

"Guarding?" [Jacks]

"Maybe, or they snuck monster here, got careless and escape" [Qis]

"I see" [Rean]

We should expect more of them then, and they're. Their number doesn't seems to be withered down, even as the three of us keep on defeating them. They must have reproduce and thrive in this kind of environment, as we also encounter large rodents as well. I guess the dogs must be at a higher place in the food chain down here.

"I do know you're pretty good. Guess that brother of your really are just over protective" [Jacks]

"Well, Princess Diana also seems to be backing Ash up the other day, I guess they can't help but to feel likes that" [Qis]

"?" [Rean]

"Hahahaha, why don't you ask your brother yourself what happen" [Jacks]

Did something happen? From the sound of it, it looks as though Brother Ash have anticipated me doing all this, and he rejected such idea.

"It should be arou...!" [Jacks]

(I can sense someone) [Rean]

(Guess your training does paid off) [Qis]

There seems to be ten people, and behind them is a cage with something large... a behemoth? No, it's sphinx monster, and it's only in it teenage age from the looks of it. There are people whom I assume to be merchants, but there are also a person in priest uniform. Just what is his role here. There are also some which looks like a mercenary group

(Should we follow them around?) [Rean]

(We can actually caught them in the act now itself) [Qis]

(Good idea, and make sure to prioritize getting the priest. He seems to hold a valuable information) [Jacks]

(Right) [Rean]

The three of us started to imbued our magic once again into our weapon. One of the mage manage to detect our mana but

"Too late!" [Jacks]

With a wind sickle magic slashing from his katana, both the mage arms being slice into multiple pieces. As for Sis Qis, she's using fast water cannon magic to damage and at the same time stab the swordsman used. The priest try to run away but

"On no you don't!" [Rean]

With the back of my katana, I try to hit his neck, trying to spare him but, my actions was blocked by a mace user, but that shouldn't be a problem. I simply use my darkness magic, cover his eyes with it, and in panic, he swing his mace around. Predictable, so I targeted his legs, slice it and as he stumbled upon the ground, I dash toward the priest. The priest uses his light magic to attack me but

"Take this" [Rean]

I fire off my fire arrow, before he can finish his chant. The fire arrow hit right at his abdomen, and as he is trying to set the fire off, I send an uppercut right at his jaw, knocking him off in an instant. The merchant try to run away, but...

"Don't" [Jacks]

Instead of running away, he releases the sphinx.

"Haha, try and fight thi..." [Merchant]

"""!!!""" [Rean, Jacks, Qis]

His head, in one gulp, his head is swallowed by the starving sphinx. It's a gruesome scene, and now

"Get ready! Rean, be careful!" [Qis]

"Try to stay behind us, got it!" [Jacks]

"Yes!" [Rean]