ENCHANTER: The Quest of the Remaining One (bxb)

CHAPTER 41: The Last Necklace

After the devastating incident on our way to the northern tower, we immediately left the area and proceeded to our main goal. Needless to say that the tower is guardless so Fabian and I's team immediately invaded the area.

"We should divide the team again. My division will go find Ren, Sergio, and the others while your division will go after the necklace.." Fabian told me to which I nodded in agreement.

"That sounds like a plan to me.." I replied then ushered my way to the northern part of the tower after I signed my division to follow me.

FABIAN'S POV:

My division searched for Sergio, Ren, and their team, starting to the eastern part of the tower. We were lucky because no guards nor someone saw us roaming around the tower.

I believe the guards of the tower were the ones who were turned as minotaurs. What an unfortunate happening for them.

"Captain, this part of the tower is empty.." Rad said while heading to my direction.

"In that case, Rad, Cris, and Gabe, head to the western part of the tower. Fin and Carson, follow me.." I ordered which they nodded. "Proceed.." I continued then we immediately parted ways.

On our way to the southern part of the tower. The three of us saw a tunnel going down. No light nor torches can be seen on it.

"Follow me.." I instructed the other two then ushered my way to the dark tunnel.

While going down the tunnel, the three of us occasionally stumbles, causing us to recite some curses because of the lack of light that hinders us to see our path. Luckily, when we were finally down the stairs, a hallway with torches on its walls can finally be seen. The bricked hallway leads to what seems like a cell station.

I think they are here.

The three of us quickly went into the direction of the cell station then looked around.

"Look for them in every cell.." I ordered then the three of us parted ways.

I headed straight to the cells that have prisoners then searched for my crew. The prisoners pleaded for me to free them and let them out and I looked at them in pity. Their situation is devastating because all of them, men and women, were beaten up based on their fresh wounds and injuries, some are even dead and are not moving inside their cells. There are also children in the age of eight to twelve years old who are naked and looking so malnourished and thin.

"Help us.." Someone cried while reaching out his hands to my direction.

"Please, free us.." Another one pleaded.

The room was soon filled with noises and pleas.

I looked around then searched for the keys of the cells. In all that is good, I luckily and finally found the key which is hanging and is placed at the far edge of the huge cell room. I quickly got the key then opened all of the cells. The prisoners cheered and rejoiced then quickly went out of their cells.

"Thank you, sir.." a boy said in front of me. He hugged my thighs then cried on it.

"It's ok, boy.. you are free now. Go and live for me.." I told the boy while ruffling his hair. He then raised his head and looked at me with a grateful smile. I also smiled at him and that's when he detached himself from me then ran with the others out of the tower.

I followed the little guy with my gaze then sighed in relief. I'm glad those abused human beings are now free. I just hope no one will notice that they have escaped, especially the guards.

Cross fingers.

Now, back to my main goal.

The only cell I haven't yet to open is the cell at the far west. The direction of it has no torch that's why I can't see if anyone or anybody is there.