444 CDXLIV. The Pleasantries

After the magician's words, the questions that gripped his mind had increased dramatically, which caused him a strong sense of determination.

Finally, the four warriors entered the palace, after the large doors were opened from the inside.

The lower floor was a huge square room with a dark stone floor, like that of the walls and two long staircases branched from the central to the side areas, leading to an upper floor not visible from their location. 

Other warriors were intent on walking in every direction, moving objects and reading books, making Dag guess that the place was their Clan's base of operations, complete with a library containing their skills scrolls.

"Commander, welcome back... I see that... we have guests! Where... where are Trako and Nok?" a low-haired man with a slick beard asked, wearing a long robe that touched the floor.