Chapter 53. Imperial Investigation Unit

As I got closer, the Imperial Investigation Unit camp, now fully visible, was undeniably impressive.

For starters, its sheer size was enough to completely encompass the large cave system. A sturdy, two-story wooden building served as the centerpiece, surrounded by orderly rows of large tents – so massive they hardly deserved the name 'tent'.

Unlike the ones I saw on the plateau earlier, these were the size and height of houses. And with soldiers and investigators busily moving through the space, it felt densely packed.

A tall, tightly woven fence made of thick wooden stakes surrounded the perimeter. The fence was so high that even after descending the slope and approaching it, I couldn't see much of the camp's interior from my eye level.

“Who goes there?”

Four soldiers guarding the entrance approached me.

“I’m from the Void Family.”

“Ah, understood! I’ll fetch someone of authority!”

The soldier looked like he belonged to the Kingdom’s forces. He was visibly startled when I showed him the Void Family seal.

While the soldiers went to get someone, I checked my uniform...