184 Pain of Loss

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A few minutes later…

Kieran led Altair and the others to the corridor where the Deep Sands Chamber's entrance was located. However, as they arrived at this place, the team realized a few minor issues.

"Uh, not to be a worrywart here, but…" Nemean grimaced while staring at the gaping crater beside them. "Was it you who caused this?"

"Yeah," Kieran answered truthfully. "I had a run-in with a Titled NPC of my own. Let's just say the battle became— " Kieran paused while searching for a proper word. "Heated."

"Ah," Nemean nodded while giving a complex look. Nevertheless, he switched to another troubling matter at hand. "What about getting inside this place? If I'm not mistaken, didn't we need a special sigil?"

"Hm…"

Kieran walked forward, placed his hand on the wall where the entrance should be and evaluated the chances of success. "There should be no need for us to rely upon special means like a sigil."