WebNovels

Chapter 220 - WHISPERS IN THE ARCHIVES

Chapter 216: Whispers in the Archives

A chime sounded, and the elevator doors slid open. But there was no attendant inside.

"PLEASE ENTER," a voice spoke from everywhere and nowhere. It was female, synthetic, and utterly devoid of inflection.

We stepped inside. There were no buttons. The elevator simply rose, accelerating with a smoothness that betrayed advanced gravity magic.

"That voice," I said, looking at the ceiling. "That's Vena, isn't it?"

"CORRECT, STUDENT WILSON," the voice replied instantly.

"I AM VENA. VIRTUAL ENFORCEMENT AND NAVIGATION ASSISTANT. I MANAGE THE ISLAND'S ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS."

Leon jumped. "It talks back?"

"It's a sentient construct," Eric explained, sounding knowledgeable.

"The William family archives mention it. A logic-core created by the Gnomes before their fall. It runs the grid."

The elevator opened onto the top floor.

We weren't led into an office. We were led into a Control Room.

This is the end of Part One, download Chereads app to continue:
More Chapters