Outside the hidden chamber, Daniel's forces fanned out, searching for hidden chambers where Lucian might be hiding. Meanwhile, within the concealed chamber, Magnus observed the scene of heavily-armored men searching alongside the paladins with caution.
Inwardly, Magnus prayed that none of them were master-ranked mages. The illusion magic array he had employed could only deceive mages below the master rank; those with greater knowledge or equal rank could see through the disguise.
One by one, the paladins and men in red hulking power armor passed by, seemingly oblivious to the illusion in front of them. Then, Daniel approached, his immense power evident from the cataclysmic spell that obliterated the hell dimension, as seen in the orb projection. He examined his surroundings, as if sensing a disturbance in the illusion.
