The Arcane Guardians Chapter 67: Chapter 62: Devil’s Gate

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Felix’s few words apparently did not suffice to calm his sister down, so she dropped her voice to an urgent whisper. “What’s going on?” Marcia inched closer to him. “Isn’t this carriage whitelisted?” The psychic’s telepathy hopped around from one mind to another in rapid succession, gleaning the relevant information he required. He did not want to risk another unnecessary surprise after this one. “Surprise baggage area check, even for whitelisted vehicles,” he stated. “Newly implemented security protocol. No matter what happens, don’t make a sound. I’ll take care of this.” Felix focused his mind on the three security guards walking towards the backdoor of their carriage. There seemed to be a fourth object as well, although his mind could not make contact with it. Probably a drone of sorts. It didn’t matter; the humans were all he needed to convince. The lock on the back doors twisted open. Sunlight burst into the dimly lit trunk of the carriage as three uniformed men flung the doors open. Felix steadied his breathing, telepathically blocking their minds from registering any presence before them. “Is this even necessary? C’mon, man. I’m already running late.” The driver walked into view as well, gesturing impatiently. “Of all the vehicles you guys inspect, it just had to be mine—” A loud bark cut him off. “Fuck…” Felix muttered under his breath as a guard dog clambered into the back doors, barking at him. So it wasn’t a drone… “Oi, get that damn dog under control,” the driver complained. “It almost knocked me over, for goodness sake!” “Watch your tongue. Our dogs are trained to detect even those concealed by invisibility charms. Show some respect,” a security guard warned sharply, before pulling out some kind of goggles. “If there’s an Arcani presence, I’ll see right through their spells—” The dog swung around without warning, snatching the goggles away from him and running off into the distance. The other men gave chase immediately. “See? It’s still a beast.” The driver threw his hands up in exasperation. “Can I go now ?” Felix heaved a sigh of relief as the back doors closed again. The engines came to life again soon enough, purring contently as the carriage continued its way into Devil’s Gate. “Thanks, sis. That was close.” Felix closed his eyes, patting his sister gently to thank her. “Didn’t know your world used animals to help with security too.” “It’s okay, big bro. I got you.” Marcia smirked, tapping her head lightly. “I never knew your telepathy doesn’t extend to animals as well.” “Of course not. They’re too stupid for me to make any meaningful contact with their mind.” “Ouch, I can talk to them. So what, are you calling me stupid too?” Felix shifted his eyes towards her before a cheeky grin spread on his face. “I didn’t say that. But if the shoe fits…” He flinched as a well-deserved smack hit him lightly on his arm, accompanied by a giggle. Felix laughed as well, releasing the tension in the air. The carriage entered the Devil’s Gate without further mishap. ~ ~ ~ The siblings practically sauntered into the main hall. After all, acting all nervous and inconspicuous would only draw more suspicion, considering they were supposedly the messengers of the ‘would-be queen’ of Devil’s Gate Gaol. Felix even made it a point to show off the silver staff in his hand as much as he could. “Sorry, come again?” the moustached warden asked, nervously flipping through the records. “You want to speak with…” His voice trailed away as if saying the name would invoke the prisoner’s presence right then and there. “You heard me.” Felix folded his arms, exuding a badly exaggerated air of haughtiness. “Are the wardens here all hard of hearing? Warlock Vulcan will be disappointed.” “No, I mean—” the warden dropped his voice. “You really wish to speak with… with the Mad Badger ? You do know he’s being held in solitary confinement for a very good reason, don’t you? I wouldn’t touch him with a ten-metre pole if I were you.” “And that is why you ar