Exploring the hidden space sounded appealing. Damon was quite curious to know what Chrome had been researching.
Too bad he had killed the old man. He could have tortured and interrogated him.
Still, he had killed him for that very reason.
Simply put, if he let Chrome live, the old man might've dragged him down with him. After all, Damon had been devouring fellow students—and Chrome knew. The professor could've exposed him easily.
That alone was reason enough for him to die.
And yet, that wasn't the only reason.
But Damon remained cautious. Stepping into some unknown hidden space was dangerous business.
Lilith spent nearly an hour probing the area, scanning it thoroughly for traps or triggers. In the end, she confirmed there were none.
Still, to be extra cautious, they left Matia behind.
She would ensure the door remained open and act as a tether to prevent them from getting trapped inside.
