Deeper into the room, Hinata would find five pedestals, all of which were labeled and were showcasing an item alongside a humanoid statue.
Syzen Celser, a handheld telescope
Narok Killain, a black scythe and a silver scythe
Fleura Chord, a suitcase of jewelry on a flower bed
Martin Park, a camera with an hourglass symbol on its lens
Asawin Nirankarn & Ratri Nirankarn, a silver sword, and an azure and golden staff
After a moment of thinking, she turned to retrieve Fleura's suitcase first. She didn't really reach out yet, though. Something felt off. Why had Narok said he couldn't retrieve his scythe- make that scythes? Plus, they were called the Mythical warriors; you don't exactly leave the possessions of people like that out in the open for anyone to grab.
(Ahhhhh!! No!!! You’ve read my mind!! ;-; I was going to give you a surprise fight XD)
As Hinata’s hand got close to the suitcase, it disintegrated piece by piece and as she retracted her hand, it reformed. Apparently what was on the pedestals alongside the statues were just mere illusions of the items.
Looking pass the statue though, a door was locked with seven colored tabs and pictures of weapons, specifically four… there should be a pattern here, maybe on something Hinata had on her?
(For the passcode, look at page 216 :P)
(Thank you so much, I was trying to find my notes but they dissappeared ;-;)
(Wait, shit! sorry! Page 233 XD, sorry sorry)
(You're fine!)
Hinata looked at the door for a moment, racking her brain for how it seemed familiar. Finally, she remembered the keychain Julian had given her. She reached in her pocket, pulling it out.
"Thanks, dude," She said quietly. Stepping forward, she decided to put the colors in order first. Red, blue, silver, green, yellow, orange, and black. She held her breath for a moment, before turning to the weapons.
The lock that the colors guarded opened up, all that’s left before the door was unlocked are the weapon symbols. There were many symbols on the desk behind Hinata though all was scattered. Maybe tapping them in the correct order would unlock the door.
Hinata sighed in relief. Consulting the keychain again to make sure she didn't mess up, she slowly pressed the buttons; spear, bow, baton, and axe.
As Hinata pressed them, the door opened up. Inside the shadows of the newly opened entrance, not a lot was visible. Inside was though, clearly a platform of some sort. Other parts of the deepest parts though, were unclear.
If she was to make way through the corridor, what awaits her might not be what she expected.
Loki plopped down on a bench and tried to connect with her brother's soul "Come on Alex, come on."
The response to Loki’s call was faint, but it was there. It seemed to be coming from somewhere along the borders of the Labyrinth though, a place where most of the newest generation of Knights would gather.
Loki hiccuped a few short breath knowing her breath was held to help her focus on finding him. Keeping the connection Loki started to follow it and the closer she got the stronger it grew as well
Getting closer to whoever was answering the call, a cloaked figure walked pass by Loki. They didn’t look the friendliest nor did they look friendly at all. There was not a lot to be said about the man other than the fact that he had a horse head necklace.
(Hinata, guess who’s back~?!)
(I had no expectations and you have terrified me)
Hinata smiled at her success, stepping into the room. Still, she was just waiting for something to happen that she didn't want.
There was nothing, no one other than Hinata inside the seemingly empty room. The only thing really worth taking note of was the platform in the middle of the room and… three golden writings on the wall.
I, by the name of the first Knight, seal here my soul and pride
I, by the name of the first Officer, seal here my soul and legacy
We, together by the name of The Ancient Warriors , seal ourselves in this realm until one who’s worthy will come and purify the Labyrinth
As has been noted, this was not what Hinata was expecting. She read the writings, musing over them. The function of the first two was obvious; but why the third part?
There were two human sized statues beside the visually closed portal; one of a knight’s armor and one of a magician’s coat. They were missing something. Their weapons. Maybe somewhere near the gallery would be the spot… or maybe, somewhere deeper in the Labyrinth might be where they hide. A connecting realm might be ideal.
Hinata sighed.
"This is what I get for thinking anything would be simple here." She chuckled at herself.
If Hinata was to look straight pass the closed portal, she would find a mirror, a slightly shattered one to be exact. Where would it lead to?
Hinata decided to explore the room more, since she was already there. Walking past the portal, she came to the mirror, humming slightly as she examined it.
The mirror, as mentioned, was shattered in some places. Looking into the mirror, Hinata would see Lachlan, the first Knight she’d encounter in the Labyrinth though… he wasn’t exactly in a form that was… beautiful. His eyes were blank, his neck was cut from the rest of his body, and his mouth was bleeding and frowning.
Corruption… beautiful isn’t it? was written in blood beneath his decapitated neck.
[Continue Examining the Mirror]
[Leave the Mirror]
[Break the Mirror]
Loki watched the figure pass awhile then pushed on to follow the other half of her soul, Alex, she was close to finding her home, her life, and most importantly her soul
Hinata gagged slightly, taking in the image in the mirror. She didn't exactly like Lachan, but this was a bit overboard. She was overcome with a coughing fit, and accidentally slammed the side of her fist into the mirror to balance herself.
(Wanting to do something + "it wouldn't be in character" = make them do it accidentally)