Jorge, Urgen, Cali, and the Rat King were left to observe Jorge. Although it was proven that he successfully lifted Yurisien’s curse, revealed the actual location of the Catacombs, and confirmed by Ivan and the Rat King, there was still a ‘perhaps.’

‘Be careful until the end, and there will be no harm.’ Fighting to protect the Pope in a place where the Holy Law does not work properly was quite a burden. Jorge, who knew better than anyone that it was a delicate situation, followed Benjamin and Yurisien’s choice without any signs of displeasure.

The Catacombs Jorge informed them of were indeed deep. Going down the stairs seemed endless, like walking into an infinite abyss and chasm.

“Oops!”

“Be careful!”

Due to the steep slope, Yurisien, who slipped her footing, staggered. If Benjamin, who was walking behind her, hadn’t hurriedly caught her, it could have led to a major accident. Mitchell, who was walking in front of her, also turned around with a surprised look.

“The floor is very slippery. It’s a stone staircase, so it seems wet. Ivan, light up more.”

“This is the maximum. I’ll walk more slowly.”

Ivan slowed down his walking speed. Instead of apologizing for being sorry to Yurisien, she thanked them for their consideration instead.

“Don’t mention it. Lady should take a break. Ivan rarely says something right. You’ve fought with the undead, not to mention breaking the curse. So, don’t hesitate.”

Listening to their affectionate words, Yurisien walked even more cautiously than before. Since she believed that her strength would be a force for the team, she didn’t want to be a hindrance. Considering the fact that Yurisien’s combat ability had been recognized and actively deployed since Urgen, it was the first time since then that someone had expressed such expectations to Benjamin. He wanted to live up to Benjamin’s expectations.

How far had they gone down?

Finally, the magnificent main gate of the Catacombs came into view. The rusted iron gate looked red, which matched the somber atmosphere given by the name ‘graveyard.’ Numerous Holy Law barriers were attached to the gate.

“Even if it’s impossible, it must be at least nine layers.”

Benjamin stuck out his tongue. Even if someone else knew about this place besides the Pope, they wouldn’t have been able to enter because of these barriers. Benjamin rolled up his sleeves and moved forward.
“Can you break the barrier? The Pope herself has only known the location of Catacombs so far and hasn’t opened it.”

It was said that the entrance to Catacombs was last opened more than a hundred years ago. At that time, several outstanding Holy Law practitioners and priests, including the Pope, barely managed to open it. Can Benjamin alone break the barrier this time? When Yurisien sent a worried look, Benjamin firmly stated,

“Let’s give it a try. No, we must.”

His voice seemed to imply that he would somehow manage to accomplish the task, even if it was considered impossible. As the situation was uncertain, with no knowledge of the penalties for failing to break the barrier, Yurisien anxiously watched him step in front of the barrier.

Keeeing

The layered barriers seemed to detect the intruder, making sharp sounds as they rotated. Circular formations of barriers, like magic circles, woke up from a deep slumber, shining fiercely with a yellow light.

Pajik Pajik

There were sharp sounds, as if static electricity was crackling. However, Benjamin, without batting an eye in the face of the threatening barriers, reached out his hand towards them. The sharp yellow light emanating from the barriers became even more intense.