YM778.TV Chapter 261: Underground temple
Kaeso cast a wary glance over his shoulder, looking in the direction from which they had come. "Those creatures," he began, his voice trailing off as he surveyed their surroundings. "They seem to be particularly interested in you."
Jaegar\'s eyes narrowed as he scanned the narrow confines of the corridor, searching for any possible escape route. The towering walls of rock seemed impenetrable, their sheer height casting dark shadows over the rugged terrain below. "I don\'t know," he admitted, his voice tinged with frustration.
Kaeso dismounted from his horse, his movements fluid and purposeful as he surveyed their surroundings. The rugged, narrow landscape stretched out before them, a canyon of rocky outcroppings and twisted undergrowth. With each passing moment, the oppressive weight of their predicament seemed to grow heavier, pressing down upon them like a suffocating blanket.
The distant, muffled sounds of the creatures echoed in the canyon.
Drawing closer to Jaegar, Kaeso\'s brow furrowed in concentration as he searched for any sign of a way out. Suddenly, without warning, the ground beneath them cracked. Soon the cracks spread, the ground shaking violently beneath their feet. With a loud roar, the rocky surface split open, with jagged fissures tearing through the earth as they both tumbled into the gaping maw below.
As they fell through the gaping hole, their descent halted abruptly as they landed with a thud on the uneven ground below.
They both landed on wet ground, which seemed to be filled with damp moss and slimy rocks. the air was thick with a musty smell that made Kaeso\'s stomach churn. As they struggled to their feet, dripping water echoed around them, signalling they were now in an underground cavern.
Jaegar, trapped amidst the leafy debris, surveyed his surroundings with a furrowed brow, the distant echoes of the giant crabs\' movements still reverberating in the cave\'s depths.
Jaegar rose with fluid grace, brushing off the dust and debris that clung to his clothes. His body, which had undergone a lot of changes these past few months, absorbed the impact without so much as a flinch.
Beside him, Kaeso groaned, his body protesting the sudden jolt as he struggled to regain his bearings. His senses reeled from the shock of the fall, and his mind struggled to make sense of their surroundings.
"Where are we?" he managed to gasp out, his voice tinged with uncertainty as he surveyed their dimly lit surroundings.
Jaegar\'s gaze swept over the cavernous space, his keen eyes taking in every detail of their new environment.
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The walls of the cave loomed high above them, their rough-hewn surfaces casting long shadows in the flickering light. In the distance, a narrow passageway beckoned, its dark depths shrouded in mystery.
For a moment, Jaegar remained silent, his mind racing as he assessed their options. With a nod towards the burrow cave, he replied, "That seems to be our way out."
"Where are you going?" Kaeso\'s voice broke the silence.
Jaegar glanced back. "You can stay here if you want," he replied curtly, his hint of ignorance towards Kaeso.
Kaeso followed Jaegar\'s gaze, his eyes narrowing as he considered their predicament. The crack in the ceiling loomed overhead.
Jaegar walked towards the cave, with Kaeso following him behind.
With cautious steps, they ventured further into the cave, the path illuminated faintly by scattered pockets of light filtering through the cracks in the ceiling. Water trickled down the walls, forming glistening rivulets that danced across the moss-covered stones, while tangled vines twisted and snaked their way along the cavern walls.
Jaegar\'s footsteps echoed against the damp walls, his senses alert to the mysterious surroundings. The dim illumination barely penetrated the darkness, casting eerie shadows across the moist ground and damp leaves that littered the cavern floor.
As they navigated the winding path, the cavern gradually widened, revealing a glimmer of light at its end. The air grew clearer, filled with the chirping of insects and the scuttling of tiny creatures.
Jaegar and Kaeso quickened their pace, eager to emerge from the depths of the cave and into the open expanse beyond. Finally, they stepped out of the narrow cave path.
As they emerged into the expansive cavern, Jaegar and Kaeso were met with a sight that took their breath away. The towering ceiling, adorned with rocky spikes that seemed to hang precariously above them, created an awe-inspiring spectacle reminiscent of the grandeur of the ancient Colosseum.
At the far end of the cavern stood two magnificent statues, their imposing presence casting a sense of reverence upon the space.
Kaeso, his eyes wide with wonder, stepped forward, his voice barely above a whisper. "Oh, my gods," he murmured, his gaze fixed on the colossal figures before him.
Jaegar, equally astonished by the sight, followed Kaeso\'s lead, his steps cautious as he approached the statues. The enormity of the cavern and the majesty of the statues left him speechless, his mind struggling to comprehend the hidden splendour concealed within the depths of the cave.
As Jaegar moved towards the path between the statues, Kaeso\'s hand shot out, stopping him in his tracks. "Jaegar, you shouldn\'t just stroll into a temple like that," Kaeso cautioned, his tone tinged with a hint of apprehension.
Jaegar furrowed his brow in confusion. "Temple? This place?" he questioned, his gaze darting between Kaeso and the statues. Looking at its state, it seems abandoned years ago.
Kaeso nodded solemnly, his eyes fixed on the ancient guardians before them. "Yes, a temple," he confirmed. "And those two statues... they are the guardians. Yes, and I know my history," he added, his voice filled with reverence for the sacred space they had stumbled upon.