[Bonus chapter] Open Threat of Subterfuge

The trio reached the construction area and suddenly felt a pressure from the Rift. As they neared the Planar Rift, they felt a suction force trying to draw energy from their bodies into the Rift. 

They took only a few seconds to adjust to this unusual phenomenon. 

Only now did they have the chance to look at the surrounding construction. 

A huge circular hall without a roof had been built around the Planar Rift. Eight pillars were erected around the Rift, corresponding to the positions of gems on the arrangement diagram. 

The pillars were so huge that Ikasa and the other humans looked like dwarves standing next to them. 

"Oh good! You did not put them in your Spatial Bracelet or else you would be in deep trouble."

Commander Qian commented in a teasing tone as he approached Ikasa. His voice sounded neither delighted nor disappointed.