Chapter 32

Percy slumped back into his chair, looking utterly defeated. Until the SATs were over, he could kiss his carefree gaming days goodbye. Suddenly, Scarlett asked, "Why isn't this place listed on any maps?" She found it strange that a place like this existed so close to the city center, yet no map contained it. She had checked every map she could find, and the only place marked was Jondalia Gardens. Scarlett knew about Jondalia Gardens. It was the biggest landmark in Yendale. She had visited it in her previous life too. But all she had seen were a few free-roaming animals and a vast, crystal-clear lake. She hadn't seen any grand Eurofian-style architecture. When they entered earlier, she had glimpsed the lake and recalled walking along a short path that wound through a small forest. After that, vibrant flowers and lush greenery surrounded them until they finally arrived at a grand estate. Xavier spoke gently, "This place used to be a political stronghold in the last century." Scar