Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Before he could finish his words, Ross had already walked towards a stone pillar ahead. This pillar was the most unusual one in the vicinity, not because of its appearance, but due to its strange aura that seemed out of place in this area.
He never expected to encounter such a remarkable stone pillar here, and since they were all focused on their surroundings, not many would pay attention to it.
However, Ross's reaction still shocked them. He would never heed any warnings to quell his curiosity; it was often he who unraveled the mysteries in a chaotic manner. It seemed that Ross's actions were beyond the comprehension of mere mortals like them.
As he disregarded their cautions and approached the stone pillar, he appeared to be pondering something as he pressed against the wall. It seemed he had triggered a switch, and suddenly, not far behind them, a similar secret passage emerged. That area was still part of the waterbed they had just crossed without noticing anything unusual.
The mechanism was right below! The water was diverted by the passage created by the mechanism, but the natural flow of water downward remained unchanged. With a rush, the water poured into the passage, indicating it would take quite some time to drain completely. They would still have to wade through water to venture deeper.
There were no other suspicious elements around. After surveying the area, Ross quickly grasped a protruding black object that resembled a Qilin Eye and struck it down with his hand.
Immediately, a creaking sound echoed from the entrance of the passage as two walls rose up beside them, blocking the flow of water. Finally, there was no more water cascading down.
"It seems like nothing has changed here. Honestly, I don’t remember much about this place either. It appears to be long abandoned by humans; it used to be an ancient tomb. I have no concept of what lies beneath this tomb surrounded by mountains. It can't possibly be mountains that fell from above; that would be quite troublesome. Let's wait until any toxic gases are cleared before we go down," Ross said suddenly with a serious tone, leaving others somewhat speechless.
His line of thought was indeed more peculiar than most. Following his logic could lead to real trouble.
Currently, there was still ample time, and to avoid getting lost after descending, they needed to prepare some supplies first. They packed various tools into their backpacks, knowing that if anything was forgotten, someone would have to return to the vehicle to retrieve it.
He equipped himself with a battery-powered Waterproof Spotlight; each person held one as well. However, it wasn't necessary for everyone to have their spotlights on at all times; one would suffice for illuminating their path without causing too much hassle. Additionally, they carried portable Gas Masks and Oxygen Machines that generated usable oxygen through breathing and carbon dioxide circulation.
These two items were essential gear. Besides these, they needed to carry more supplies on them. Although they were uncertain about what lay within this cave, it was best to keep weapons close at hand. In case of trouble, survival should always come first; if escape was possible, why not take it?
After a while had passed, they quickly organized their gear and began to descend, bending low as they went. The oxygen was far more abundant than they had imagined. However, given that this place had been sealed for so long, there could be troublesome harmful gases lurking inside. These gases were more problematic than they anticipated, and the gas mask clearly could not be removed from their faces just yet.
The structure of the cave below was much more sophisticated than they had expected. It was unclear when this passage had been excavated, but the walls were noticeably irregular, with knife marks and various sections missing. The central area had been hollowed out, and these features defied any logical explanation.
It was evident that people had died here; white skeletons were scattered everywhere, their clothes long decayed. However, what struck them as particularly strange were the candelabras lining the sides. These fixtures clearly did not belong to this era, yet the construction of this catacomb was a remnant of an ancient civilization. Suddenly, flames erupted violently from the tops of the candelabras.
"Is it on fire?" Xiong Tai, who was carrying someone on his back, suddenly screamed in alarm. The person he was carrying was startled and fell to the ground.
"Hey, stop shouting! I told you to take care of him. You’re acting like a coward. It's mainly because this place is sealed off, cutting off the oxygen supply. Once oxygen flows in, materials that ignite upon contact with air can catch fire suddenly. It should be fine; it's a scientifically explainable phenomenon. Next time, don't panic like that. We need to stay calm in situations like this," Freyr said, not for the first time losing his temper, but each time it was to strengthen the team's combat capability. As a leader, he needed to stabilize himself first so that others could follow suit without fear. This phenomenon wasn’t even the most terrifying thing they would encounter.
But Freyr could not have imagined that Xiong Tai's fear of fire was even stronger than his own. Although Freyr felt a strong fear of flames in his mind, he managed to maintain his composure when confronting everything around him. When he felt overwhelmed, he would chew on some refreshing leaves to help clear his thoughts.
"Well, it's fine. I don't think there's much to worry about here; let's keep moving," Ross said calmly as he turned back with a smile. He wasn’t mocking Xiong Tai; even he had been slightly startled by the earlier outburst. It wasn't that Xiong Tai was bad; any teammate acting like a coward would likely be the first one to be kicked out of any group. Yet he remained in the team mainly due to past connections as a former commander.
"Whew, you scared me! I thought I was really going to die," Xiong Tai said as he took a deep breath and realized that his earlier reaction had indeed been reckless. He quickly turned back to Nosty, who lay on the ground, and apologized, "Uh, sorry about that, brother. You know I'm just a rough guy who hasn't read much. In situations like this, I don't mean to act like that. If you knew my past, you'd understand why I reacted this way. Please don’t hold it against me."
"It's okay; I don’t blame you. I understand you don’t have to apologize," Nosty replied with a smile as he dusted himself off. "Everyone has fears; if you can’t overcome them, try opening your heart to confront them instead. It’s something we all struggle with. I lost my sight when I was three years old; although I'm afraid of darkness, if I don’t work hard to overcome it, there’s only one way out—suicide. But look at me; I'm still alive."
Comment 0 Comment Count