Chapter 665 - Dwarves (1/2)

When Clone Theo returned to the group, there was a sign of relief from Agata, knowing everything seemed to be fine.

”So, yeah… I found another tunnel at the bottom. The tunnel led me to a metal door. I am afraid to break it since it may lead us somewhere and awaken whatever lies behind the door.

”For now, I don't hear anything from behind the door, so I think we're clear to back out. What's the procedure again?” Theo asked.

Agata closed her eyes for a moment before replying, ”To be honest, if this is a normal situation, we will need to proceed to gain some understanding about the room behind that door.

”However, we need to consider the fact that this tunnel looks artificial. If there's indeed another intelligent species behind that door, I'm afraid it will be too dangerous for us, considering we don't know anything about them.

”Also, there is a chance of them being far stronger than us. Do you remember anything visible on that door? Like a pattern or something?” Agata asked.

Theo raised one finger. ”The door itself was a simple metal plank. However, I saw a carving of a hammer there. I didn't find anything else.”

”A hammer… As expected, it should be another intelligent species. We need to proceed with caution.” Agata looked down, contemplating their choice.

”Still, it might be a facility from humans. I mean, I have seen an underground facility.” Theo shared a bit of information regarding the illegal goblin experiment facility.

”Still, there's no need to make unnecessary tunnels since this place is originally hidden. Without the crack, you can't enter this place.” She turned around and pointed at the tunnel behind them. ”In other words, they need this tunnel for whatever reason. It's not like humans at all.”

”Well…” Theo scratched the back of his head. He also remembered the fact that they were using lamps instead of crystals.

After considering a few things, he asked, ”Okay. Let's assume we're dealing with another intelligent species. What's the procedure?”

”We will need to inform the War God Family about our finding and negotiate the reward. But since you're close to Sir Leonardo, you can get an even better term if you go to him.” Agata offered a solution.

”I see. That's the safer option, I guess.” Theo nodded with a serious expression.

Suddenly, Ava raised her head and looked around. ”Theo.”

Theo turned around and saw Ava's confusion. ”What's wrong?”

”I can hear many footsteps suddenly.” Ava frowned and pointed in all directions. ”But they're everywhere and I can't pinpoint their exact locations. The sounds are echoing in all directions... The only thing I know is that they're behind the walls.”

”Walls?” Theo frowned and asked, ”Maybe what you're listening to right now is the vibration from people outside this place? Maybe a few people are climbing the mountain?”

”No. I believe it's around us. We need to get out of here.” Ava shook her head.

Since he had been teaming up with Ava this whole time, Theo agreed without hesitation, knowing their life might be in danger. ”Okay. Let's go out.”

Theo turned around as Agata followed her.

When they were about to rush to the gap, Ava shouted. ”They're coming!”

”!!!” Agata and Theo raised their eyebrows as soon as they heard rumbling sounds from their surroundings.

Theo looked to the right and found the wall split open like it was a door and several figures emerged from the hole.

Agata turned to the left and saw the same opening with two figures left the hole and jumped on her.