Chapter 249: Grand Tour

    Once he was finished talking with Tyron, Derek ventured away through the camp. Everyone was doing their own thing. They were all veteran adventures, so they didnt need any help from anyone when it came to setting up.

    Derek found Edgar standing in front of the trial orbs, looking them over once again. Derek walked up behind him.

    Any changes? Or does it still just show the same thing? Derek asked.

    Its all the same, Edgar sighed. It doesnt look like well be able to see any progress from here. We wont know anything until they either come out or dont.

    Derek nodded. Oh, theyll come out. I may not trust Vanessa, but you should know better than anyone else how strong she is. Derek wasnt joking. The prince was the one who had fought the Shadow Witch, after all. Even if everyone else dies, she wont.

    Yeah, yeah.. Edgar muttered, then turned away from the orbs. It just sucks because I picked out almost everyone here, yet we ended up in a trial dungeon where we cant all collaborate.

    You win some, you lose some. Derek shrugged. Theres nothing you can do about it right now, anyway.

    Youre right, Edgar smiled, and his usual nonchalant attitude came back like it had never left. How about you show me what you did with your prison?

    I thought you would never ask, Derek smiled. Follow me. Lets go somewhere less crowded. With that, Derek led Edgar away from everyone else to an open area.

    Well, the entire area was pretty much open, aside from the ocean on one side. An ocean that seemed entirely different from the one outside. The water was as calm as glass, and there werent any beasts or monsters splashing around in it like there was in the ocean on the outside.

    Derek made sure to take note of that. It didnt seem like there was any wildlife other than regular plants around. The entire place was barren. Derek mentally shrugged and continued on.

    Once they were a small distance away from everyone, Derek stopped. It wasnt that he was hiding anything from the others, he just wanted Edgar to take a look inside and give his thoughts about it before opening it up to everyone. Who knows, the prince might have a few suggestions to make it more hospitable. He may have even brought some extra amenities.

    Actually, Derek would bank on Edgar having brought some stuff of his own. The man wouldnt have given him such a knowing look while he was asking about the prison if he hadnt had some form of plan.

    Okay this is good, Derek said. Then, he ripped a tear in the space in front, revealing the entrance to his Time Prison. He opened it and stepped inside. He was quickly followed by Edgar. Follow the latest novels at novelhall.com

    I love what youve done to the place, Edgar commented as he looked around the wide open area.

    Everything was so easy to see now that Derek had taken the time to buy lamps and place them around the area. It was still a bit dark and brooding because of the solid black walls, ceiling, and doors, but there wasnt much Derek could do about that.

    I guess I could have bought some paint and given it a shot. He thought, but eventually decided that it would be pointless. There was no need for something like that.

    Edgar continued running around like a kid in a candy store, peeking his head into each of the open cells, and finding beds placed in each one.

    The color and overall look will rely on the materials we use, but this is basically it. If I use the materials I brought with me, it wouldnt be as durable as I imagine you need it. Im sure you want a weapon that could stand both your channeling and smashing against high-level defensive creatures.

    Derek looked over the glaive and nodded. This will do fine. Ive went this long without having my preferred weapon, so I can last a bit longer. Who knows, maybe they will bring back some good materials from their trial.

    Nice weapon! Avery said. He and Edgar had both looked over Dereks shoulder as he examined the blueprint, and had both drawn the same conclusion.

    Im a bit jealous, Edgar said. My sword is amazing, but it wasnt made specifically for me. And definitely not by someone like Mr. Blacksteel, here.

    Tyron snorted. Ive seen the sword you use, young prince. I dont believe you have any right to be jealous. It may not have been made specifically for you, but it suits you well enough. If I had the same material that was used to craft it, could I make it more suitable for you? Maybe but I dont even know what metal it is made out of.

    Edgar smiled, but didnt say anything else.

    I do believe that I could make you a nice set of daggers, though, Tyron then said as he spoke to Avery. I dont do bows, but your daggers could use an upgrade. They are nice, but not well suited for you. You should see about hiring me.

    Avery rolled his eyes. Like we havent tried to hire you. If it was that easy, you would have already made me a set. He then walked inside the Time Prison, and the others laughed before following him inside.

    Derek almost couldnt believe his sight once he was back inside. It had been minutes, and the place already looked like a place that had been lived in for decades.

    A group of four sat around a table playing some card game while drinking something, and two others were lounging on one of the couches Edgar had brought. Another two were at the back, looking over the showers. One of those two, however, had a frown on his face and was drenched from head to toe.

    The remaining person stood outside the cell which held Ogre inside and looked at it, then an empty cell with hesitation.

    Hmm thats nice. Derek heard Tyrons deep voice and turned, just to see him laying back in one of the beds in a cell, his feet dangling off the end because of his size. That seemed to help Timothy, the man contemplating beside the cell, to make a decision. He also entered a cell and took a load off.

    I knew this would get plenty of use, Edgar said.

    I guess so, Derek replied.

    Yall up for a game of card? Avery asked.

    Edgar nodded at the man, but Derek shook his head. Im going to stay outside for a bit and watch the trials. We should always have at least one person out there in case something changes.

    Suit yourself, Avery said, then sat at the table with the game going on.

    Hah suit yourself Edgar snorted, then went to the table as well.

    Derek shook his head and exited the prison. Only once did he have the idea to shut the door to play a prank well maybe twice. But he chose not to. No point in risking the trust of the others over something so silly at least not until they had this raid figured out.