When Madame Carnier recovered from her slight dizziness, she found herself in a dark, narrow space.
She immediately cast a light spell; a ghostly white orb floated in mid-air, illuminating the surroundings like a lightbulb and allowing her to discern her predicament. Above her was a layer of solid earth, and all around were narrow cave walls. There was no light, meaning they must be deep underground.
The Progenitor, Rice, was slumped against the wall not far away. The lethal sword was nowhere to be seen, leaving only blood-soaked clothing and the sound of his ragged coughing.
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