Sir K was the first to approach the mansion doors. He grasped the giant metal ring and pulled. As the doors swung open, a gust of wind rushed out, kicking up dust. Ray instinctively closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, Sir K had vanished.
"Where did he go?" Monk asked, glancing around.
"My eyes were closed," Kyle admitted.
They all exchanged looks, equally confused about Sir K's sudden disappearance.
"Well, shall we go in then?" Gary said, stepping through the doorway first, unfazed.
Inside, the mansion was underwhelming compared to the rest of Avrion City. Unlike the academy buildings, which used crystal-powered lights, the mansion relied on candles, casting dim flickers of light and deep shadows along the walls. It was clear that the upkeep here had been neglected.
Ray activated his Dragon Eyes, scanning the area. He detected several people inside, but for some reason, Sir K was nowhere to be seen.
"What should we do?" Monk asked.
