[PLEASE READ THE NEW AUXILIARY CHAPTER ABOUT THE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT AND CONCERNS THE FUTURE OF Aether Beasts AND SOMETHING ELSE.]
The interior of the building was just as dark as the outside area had been, and if not for my level I would have had trouble seeing. I assumed that it was so dark in the umbrin clan area because of their connection and clear history with the dark affinity. For someone who used the dark affinity, it was always better to fight in darkness or dimmer areas full of shadows.
Pate was sound asleep, resting on a large bed, and he looked much better than he had in the arena. I couldn't spot any burns or bruises on him which meant the healers had done their job, and since they hadn't said anything about any mental injuries, I assumed they either hadn't detected any or there simply weren't any.
In any case, we were about to find out.
"Are we just gonna wake him up?" I asked Zirani.
