A bizarre voice suddenly reverberated through the abandoned area, startling both Gel and Luke, causing them to halt abruptly. However, from where they stood, they couldn't spot the Pure Black Mask anywhere. Both moved swiftly to press against the wall, wary of potential attacks from unseen quarters. But by doing so, they lost sight of the Pure Black Mask entirely.
Actually, the Pure Black Mask wasn't hiding very well. Gel and Luke could definitely have found him had they been a bit more attentive. But earlier, they were already startled by a sudden shadow that appeared. They initially thought their actions could lure the shadow out, but instead, the shadow began speaking, completely disrupting their original plans.
