Surgery

Shioko clutched the yellowed sheet that covered the bed in her hands, resisting pain like a true war veteran. She did not say a word, covered in a cold sweat and gritting her teeth.

"I drew a map some time ago. It shows the Blackvault Mines and the surrounding areas," a man from the stairway exclaimed. "I... well, I could give it to you" he smiled, hoping to help.

Yoichi smiled back, seeing in that gesture a sincere offer of help. "You'd make our task easier, my friend. Knowing the layout of that place, we will look for the source of that dark energy more easily, avoiding losing the way", he replied, accepting the offer.

"There's only one problem... the map I was talking about is somewhere in my house, and... uhm... I should check through the rubble," the bearded man continued, looking a little creepy but with a docile and sociable character.