Chapter 17 (3/4)

if the vault...- The dragon instinctively reached for the chain hanging around his neck.- Is it the same... Well... Is it the same one that belonged to my father? Or was the original one located in another branch of the Central Bank?

-Oh, but of course it's the same one, young master,- Erth perked up and began to speak more energetically. -However, as for its location, it seems that you are unaware of it. Allow me to quote the official position of the Central Bank: All vaults belonging to persons who are contractors of the Central Bank are located in a space accessible from every active branch of that institution. In other words, it is located here and in every other branch of our bank at the same time. - Draco stared at the smiling Hunter for a moment, then looked at his master, obviously seeking a simpler explanation.

-When I asked about this in the past, I got exactly the same answer, so what I'm about to say is mainly my guess. - The dragon's eyes sparkled with curiosity, so now there was no turning back and he had to share his own observations and opinions he had heard. - Generally, all documents indicate that it is impossible to determine when the vaults were built. It seems as if they have always been there, just like the Hunters themselves. - He nodded to Erth, who only smiled more broadly. - To be honest, it is impossible to determine whether the vaults themselves exist on our plane, are a magical creation, a huge artefact, or were built in a separate dimension or a very specific enclave. There are many theories on this subject, but I'm afraid we'll never know the truth. It's one of those secrets that the Hunters won't reveal. As for access to the underground, it is possible through a kind of gate located in each Central Bank facility. I admit that I have no idea how the gate itself works, nor how to navigate inside. - When he finished speaking, the lift stopped.

- We're at the

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