CH46 A Bonsai Tree...?
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There was a reason Alex had felt a sense of familiarity with the hall.
He had entered a place like this before—many times, in fact.
Well, not exactly like this one.
The place he had entered before was far grander, far older, and infinitely more powerful in presence. Even if you added the surrounding Mana Stone Mine to this place, it still paled in comparison.
That other place hadn't flaunted wealth with glittering stones or flashy minerals. No, it had been filled with runes, knowledge, and rare arcane resources—the sort of subtle opulence that radiated quiet, unshakeable power.
This place? It felt more like gaudy excess.
Like comparing a Royal Palace, rich with history and dignity, to the newly built mansion of a nouveau riche merchant.
Yes. That was it exactly.
Because this hall wasn't just a chamber—it was a residence.
Or more accurately, a lair.
A Dragon's Lair.
More specifically… an Elemental Dragon's lair.
