Chapter 230: Killing the Assassin of Dusk

The stillness of the citadel was a dangerous silence, like the calm before a storm.

Alex, Alice, and Aurelia advanced cautiously, their movements shadowed by Alex's ethereal fox summons.

The glowing forms of the summoned creatures flanked their master, their elemental auras casting flickering lights and shadows on the citadel walls.

It had been a few hours since they entered the citadel and began exploring it.

Since Alex was participating in his [Advancement Task], his level and experience were locked.

He did extract several attributes and some items though.

Not anything of importance.

He still sought the items needed for the [Dragon Bloodline Trial] by the way, yet he found none of them.

On the other hand, the girls gained several levels.

Until eventually...

"Found it."

Inside of a giant room, the [Citadel of Dusk Exit Pillar] was there.