World Alliance (69)

By the time we reached the foot of the hill, everyone was out of breath. We were drenched in sweat, and unless we wiped it away, it felt as though sweat would run into our eyes.

But my eyes were riveted to the small building at the top of the hill.

It was too neatly built to call a shed, yet far too small to call a temple.

The building must have stood there for an incredibly long time. Ivy covered its surface, blocking half the entrance.

Yet I could see darkness through the gaps in the ivy—and every so often, a brilliant light burst out from within.

I had seen that light before.

It was the light emitted when Talent Jewels appeared at the "First Altar" in the Kurvaan Holy Kingdom of the "Surface World".

There had to be a "First Altar" from this world inside the hut.

"H-hey, is that... a Talent Jewel?"

The centurion's voice trembled...