“I know where we are!” Alan shouted. Everyone turned to look at him, parting the crowd so everyone could see him. “At least, um, I’m fairly confident about where we are,” he said more quietly.

“And where is that?” Aurora asked.

“The Abyss Labyrinth,” Alan replied. His words were followed by a sudden hush, a few worried looks. Everyone broke into their own conversations.

Alan walked over to Sidestep, who was standing by Aurora’s side, constantly scanning their surroundings.

“Um, what’s the big deal? Why’d everyone start getting so nervous?” Alan asked.

Sidestep looked at Alan incredulously. “What’s the big deal? This is one of the prime slaving grounds on Khersath, one of the most dangerous dungeons, We’re a group of recruits, new to the Game and region, all with levels around 100-200! Prime targets for any slavers here.”

Alan shrugged. “It wasn’t that bad when I was down here before. If you want to avoid the slavers, you just jump off the edge and die, that’s it.”

“Just jump off the ledge and die!? Do you know how far dying sets you back—”

“Enough!” Aurora shouted once more, looking annoyed. Everyone quieted down. “We now know where we are, if Alan’s information is correct, and I have no reason to doubt him. It seems like he’s been here before. Is there anything you can tell us about this place, Alan?”

“Um, well there are probably a few secret pathways around here but I think that’d be a bad idea for a group as large as this. Oh, and we may run into enemies. I’d suggest we pick one of the two exits, and start exploring. We should find a way out eventually, right?” Alan hesitatingly said.

His comment sparked another debate about the group’s next steps, and talk once again resumed. Alan silently conversed with Eve, half paying attention to the argument.

We are in the Abyss Labyrinth, aren’t we?

I would say we are, with 90% certainty. I would recommend that you not mention that this place is a prison, as that information would result in additional unwanted questions.

Does that mean we’re back under the Undercity? Do you have any point of reference down here?

The Abyss Labyrinth stretches beneath the entirety of Khersath, thus it is uncertain where we are. I would guess we are closer to the Black Rose Headquarters, as only an hour has passed since you were knocked unconscious.

Wait, this place is under ALL of Khersath? Even underneath the ocean?

Yes, that is likely where we are.

Wait, so is there even an accessible exit nearby?

Most likely. As I mentioned earlier, new entrances and exits of the dungeon are often found. Most likely you were taken through one when you were deposited here.

Alan glanced around the room again, testing out his new spectrum of vision. Unfortunately, none of it made much sense to Alan, and though Eve described much of the different types of waves he was able to see, the information was relatively unhelpful. Most of the time he was unable to see anything. There were no hidden switches or otherwise, much to Alan’s disappointment.