New Mission

Servulius and his brother carried Ashnard up the higher steps. Until he reached the end of the stairs covered by the roof. Where the stairs ended, there was a box door. And when pushed by Gerardus, it made a fairly loud squeaking sound.

Dust everywhere. Even soiled Ashnard's clothes who were behind Servulius. Ashnard patted his clothes before entering the upper room.

"Ashnard," called Servulius who extended his hand to Ashnard.

Ashnard grabbed it without hesitation. Servulius's hand pulled Ashnard into a room at the top of the academy tower. Ashnard's assumption that the academy tower had a giant light like a lighthouse turned out to be wrong. All that was in the dusty room was a table, piles of books, scribbled papers on the walls, and other strange things. Everything was a mess like someone had lived here before.

"What place is this?" Ashnard asked, sweeping a glance around the room.