They followed the Father down a staircase descending deep underground. The moment they reached the bottom, Lily's eyes widened in astonishment. It was a vast basement—but nothing like an ordinary one. Thousands of ancient books lay stacked there, alongside shields, swords, and strange, unfamiliar devices. The walls were adorned with images depicting events described in the Bible, yet within them were secrets no one had ever heard spoken of.
The Father stopped near an old desk and turned to them. "Michael, search for what you need. I'm going back upstairs so no one becomes suspicious. I'll return shortly." Saying this, the Father left them there.
Lily stepped quietly closer to Michael and whispered, "Michael… who is this Father? How does he know all of this? And this place… it feels older than any museum."
