After passing through the main gate, the temperature dropped even further, and Lyle had no choice but to let Nia cover his head as well; otherwise, every breath he took would have turned into snowflakes in the air, which would have been too conspicuous among a group of Liches.
With the help of Nia's transformed film on the surface of her body, Lyle's way of breathing underwent a slight change. Inside the beak, a soft tissue covered Lyle's mouth and nose, connected to the film spread throughout his body, allowing him to breathe through the film—an alternative oxygen tank. This was Lyle's idea for handling underwater operations.
The massive circular platform was now devoid of the various objects that had been cluttered in the corner. The experiment table and shelves were still intact, though the neat and harmonious display on top didn't seem like the work of a slovenly person.