The truth is becoming clear
After defeating the monster, everyone collapsed to the ground exhausted, as if all their strength had been drained by the fierce battle. The joy of surviving the disaster surged like a tide, and everyone's face was filled with relief. However, this joy was short-lived. After a brief moment of relief, they knew that the castle's secrets had not yet been fully revealed, and danger might still lurk in the dark.
The director was the first to recover. As if pulled by an invisible force, he struggled to his feet. He glanced around, his eyes etched with determination, as if declaring to this mysterious and dangerous castle that they would not give up easily. "Everyone, don't let up yet," he said, his voice slightly hoarse with fatigue, but still firm and powerful. "There may be other dangers in this castle. We must continue searching for clues and get out of here." The director knew that their environment was like a volcano ready to erupt. Danger could strike again at any moment, and they had to race against time.
Lin Yu struggled to get up. The pain in his leg was like a sharp knife, piercing his nerves with every movement and causing him to frown. But he still endured it, gritting his teeth and saying, "The Director is right. We can't give up halfway." Lin Yu's heart was filled with fear of the unknown, but he also knew that retreating at this moment would mean giving up all the previous efforts. He couldn't let everyone's efforts go to waste.
Suna stood up, her face still pale as a sheet, as if a gust of wind could blow her down. But her eyes held a resolute gaze, like a beacon in the darkness. "Yes, we'll go together." Suna was terrified, her legs still trembling slightly, but seeing the resolute eyes of her companions, she told herself to be strong.
The mysterious woman and the old man supported each other as they stood up, nodding in agreement. A hint of worry flashed in the mysterious woman's eyes. She knew the castle's hidden secrets might be far beyond their imagination, and the road ahead would surely be filled with difficulties and dangers. The old man sighed softly. He understood that in their current state, completing the next mission would be extremely difficult, but he had no other choice.
They returned to the collapsed chamber. The once spacious entrance was now completely blocked by rubble, as if the castle had deliberately erected a barrier to prevent them from exploring deeper secrets. Despite the disheartening sight, they didn't give up. They began digging with their bare hands. The sharp edges of the rocks scratched their skin, bleeding, but no one paid any attention.
After much painstaking excavation, they finally cleared a barely passable passage. A pungent smell of dust filled the air, making one cough uncontrollably. Cautiously, they entered the stone chamber, which was a shambles, with stones and debris strewn across the floor, as if it had been the site of a brutal war. The ancient books and artifacts were largely buried, with only a few corners visible.
Everyone began searching meticulously, leaving no corner untouched, hoping to find clues to the castle's secrets and a way out. Lin Yu discovered an ancient tome buried beneath a rock in a corner. His heartbeat quickened, a hunch telling him it might hold crucial information. He laboriously moved the rocks, which seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, each movement demanding every ounce of his strength. Finally, he lifted the tome and gently brushed away the dust. He saw a different pattern on the cover than he had seen before. It resembled some ancient rune, twisted and mysterious, seemingly concealing something even more significant.
"Everyone, come and take a look at this book!" Lin Yu shouted excitedly, his voice echoing in the stone chamber.
Everyone gathered around, their eyes filled with anticipation. The old man carefully took the ancient book, as if holding a priceless treasure. His hands trembled slightly as he carefully examined the words. The words danced before his eyes like living things. His brows sometimes furrowed, as if he had encountered an incomprehensible problem; sometimes they relaxed, as if he had finally grasped a clue, his eyes gleaming with thought.
After a long time, the old man slowly spoke, his voice breaking the silence in the stone chamber: "This ancient book records the reason for the construction of the castle. It was built by the ancestors of the witch clan in order to seal a powerful and evil force. And to completely complete the seal, a ceremony needs to be held at a specific place and time, otherwise once this evil force revives, the consequences will be unimaginable." The old man's heart was full of worries. He knew the horror of that evil force. If it could not be sealed successfully, the whole world would fall into darkness.
"What is that specific place and time?" Suna asked anxiously, her voice trembling slightly because of nervousness. Suna imagined the horrific scene after the resurrection of the evil power, and her heart was filled with fear.
The old man pointed to a passage in an ancient book and said solemnly: "The location is deep underground in the castle. As for the time... it seems to be the next full moon night, which is three days later." The old man knew in his heart that time was running out. Not only did they have to find a way to the depths of the underground, but they also had to prepare for the ceremony within three days. This was almost an impossible task.
The director pondered for a moment, his mind racing, pondering a response. "It seems we must not only find a way down, but also complete this ritual. But this will undoubtedly be fraught with difficulties. Everyone, be prepared." The director knew that the next three days would be the most difficult of their lives, and every step would be filled with danger and challenges.
The mysterious woman nodded slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of confidence: "I know a thing or two about the witch tribe's rituals, maybe I can help." The mysterious woman knew in her heart that she had a great responsibility, and she must use her knowledge to help everyone complete the ceremony.
Lin Yu clenched his fists, his eyes burning with determination: "No matter what, we must prevent the evil force from reviving." Lin Yu's heart was filled with a sense of mission, and he decided to protect the world at all costs.
At that moment, a slight movement suddenly erupted from the stone chamber. It sounded like someone pacing softly in the darkness, or some creature quietly approaching. Everyone's nerves instantly tensed, and a gloomy and terrifying atmosphere spread throughout the stone chamber. Their eyes were filled with vigilance, and they gripped their weapons tightly, ready to face the unknown challenge...
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