"Are we going down from here?
Sir Jenn? "
Gazing at the pitch-black, gloomy tunnel, the adventurers couldn't help but suck in a deep, cold breath.
They couldn't be blamed. Even though they weren't familiar with the architecture of the Lost City, they knew where they were based on the tombstones and the pitch-black building before them.
This is a graveyard.
To adventurers, a graveyard definitely wasn't a good place. Even though they often entered abandoned mausoleums to explore, it was due to this reason that they understood the horror of the resting places of the dead more than anyone else.
There were traps everywhere, as well as the Undead who were sleeping just a moment ago, but would wake up and pounce on you the next moment.
There were also liches, specters, and undead creatures.
These things were the biggest trouble for the living. If it were possible, they wouldn't want to fight them.
Upon hearing the other party's question, Zayen stretched out his hand, pushed up his glasses, and said.
"If my previous investigation is correct, there should be a secret tunnel connected to the Sun Temple in the depths of this mausoleum. The dead who have received blessings and baptism in the Sun Temple will be sent to this mausoleum through this secret tunnel and fall into eternal slumber.
Therefore, as long as we can find this secret tunnel, we can enter the Sun Temple without alarming the cultists. So then, are there any more questions? "
"This …"
Upon hearing Jenn's answer, the adventurers exchanged looks, but didn't say anything.
At this moment, a voice sounded from behind them.
"So then, why must we enter the Sun Temple now?"
Upon hearing this voice, everyone was taken aback. They turned around and saw Daniel standing there with a gloomy expression, gazing at Jenn with a somewhat provocative smile.
"Mr. Noble, it's about time for you to tell us the truth. You told us that you're here for an investigation. If that's the case, we can just wait for the cultists to leave before continuing. Isn't it the same?
Why must we compete with them?
Even though you said that there's a secret tunnel below that can help us avoid the cultists, this is only a hypothesis.
What is it you are looking for there, anyway?
Shouldn't you tell us the truth? "
"Daniel …"
Everyone frowned when they heard Daniel's words, but they didn't say anything.
In fact, they knew very well that the reason Jenn continued forward despite knowing there were cultists was for something in the Sun God Temple.
Perhaps both sides were after the same thing, but most people didn't think much of it.
The reason was very simple. No matter what Jenn's real reason was, as adventurers, since they had already received the commission, they had to take the money.
As long as Jenn wasn't one of those evil Necromancers and didn't have the intention of sacrificing them, they wouldn't disobey him.
Not to mention, the strength that Jenn had displayed before was enough to shut most people up.
However, what they didn't expect was that there was actually someone here who wasn't afraid of death.
However, no one stood up to object to Daniel's words. In fact, they were also very curious. The item that could make such a young Legendary powerhouse come here alone definitely wouldn't be simple. It might even be a legendary treasure.
However, it wasn't their place to ask, after all. Since someone was willing to take the lead, they were naturally happy to see it happen.
Anyway, even if they failed, they wouldn't be the unlucky ones.
"This has nothing to do with you."
But in the face of Daniel's question, Zayen gave a decisive answer.
"What all of you have to do is simple. Just like what I said when I hired you, follow me to the Sun God Temple and protect me before I complete my research.
That's all. Other matters aren't within the scope of our agreement. I'm not obligated to tell you what I'm here for, and you don't need to know either. "
Having said that, Zayen stretched out his hand to push up his glasses, then looked at Captain Steve beside him.
"Leader Steve, I hope this won't happen again. I hired all of you because you're professional adventurers and you know what you should and shouldn't do.
I don't think I've given any orders or instructions for all of you to risk your lives, am I right? "
"I'm very sorry, Sir Jenn."
Upon hearing Jenn's question, Steve hurried forward, lowered his head, and apologized to him solemnly.
Because what Jenn said was right. Both parties didn't agree on this aspect when they hired each other previously.
As an employee, it was a matter of course to listen to the employer's orders. Therefore, regardless of whether Jenn had to avoid the cultists, it was all Jenn's business.
Others could give suggestions, but they couldn't question the employer's decision. This was the 'professionalism' of an adventurer team.
And now, Daniel's actions were obviously shaking the foundation of the contract between both parties.
If this continued, things would only get out of hand.
"Daniel is just a little hot-tempered. I promise you that this won't happen again …"
As he spoke, Steve turned his head and looked at Daniel with a serious expression.
"Daniel, I'll forgive your rudeness this time, but this won't happen again!
You're an adventurer, so don't forget our rules! "
"But Leader …"
Upon hearing Steve's words, Daniel's expression changed slightly. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but at this moment, Steve had already waved his hand and interrupted his defense.
"This is an order. Your actions are smearing the name of 'Fairies and Treasure Chests'!
If something like this happens again, you will leave immediately! "
"This …"
Upon hearing Steve's order, Daniel was taken aback. He lowered his head and didn't speak anymore.
On the other hand, the others had no intention of speaking up for Daniel. Although they were happy to see Daniel's actions, it didn't mean that they agreed with his actions.
Moreover, Jenn had already made things clear. If they were to stand up for Jenn, they might even anger him. These people weren't foolish enough to provoke a Legendary being, especially in this situation.
In fact, even Ina and Deerys, the two kindest people in the team, had no intention of stepping forward to help. After all, Daniel's actions just now were too vile, which made them rather dissatisfied.
Knowing that there were strong enemies surrounding them and that the Lost City was full of dangers, he still insisted on stirring up internal strife. Wasn't this just courting death?
"Deerys, I'll leave it to you."
"Yes, Leader."
Upon hearing Steve's command, Tilly stepped forward and glanced at Daniel. Then, she turned around and let out a sigh. She clenched the wooden stick in her hands, closed her eyes, and began to pray softly.
Sure enough, the older, the wiser.
Seeing this, Zayen glanced at Steve without batting an eyelid.
On the surface, it seemed that Steve was obedient to him, but how could a person who could lead a team be so simple?
In fact, deep down in Steve's heart, he might have the same thoughts as Daniel, but he obviously wouldn't act so foolishly.
Asking Deerys to explore the way was the best choice. If Deerys's exploration pointed out that this tomb was very dangerous, then Steve naturally had a reason not to go there.
And if Deerys's exploration indicated that it was safe here, then Steve could follow Jenn's instructions and wouldn't conflict with the other party.
This was obviously a very smart choice for Steve.
Compared to that …
At this thought, Jenn stretched out his hand to push up his glasses, sweeping a glance at Daniel who stood behind everyone.
At this moment, he had a gloomy expression, gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and glared at Steve. He didn't notice Jenn's gaze at all.
Trash will always be trash, and mud can't help a wall. But …
Withdrawing his gaze, the corners of Jenn's mouth curled up slightly.
Even if it was trash, there was value in recycling it.
At this moment, Deerys had also finished praying. She let go of her hands and took a few steps back.
The wooden stick in Deerys's hand stood upright on the ground. After a few moments, it fell with a loud bang. The place it pointed at was the pitch-black entrance of the tomb.
Looking at this scene, everyone couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.
No matter what, at least Deerys's guidance indicated that the tomb was much safer than the outside. In this case, it seemed that Jenn's choice wasn't without a goal.
On the other hand, Steve's face was solemn and expressionless. He nodded to Deerys.
"Good, let's move forward."
It was pitch-black inside the tomb.
The warm light brought by the burning torches dispelled the darkness that had occupied this place for hundreds of years. With the help of the light from the torches, the group could easily see the snow-white cobwebs and broken floorboards everywhere in the tomb. There were also white bones and shreds of burial cloths everywhere.
The iron door that was originally used to seal the tomb was already extremely fragile after a hundred years of corrosion. The leading warrior stretched out his hand and pushed it gently, and it fell to the ground. The ear-piercing sound echoed in the depths of the quiet tunnel, but there was no response.
Apart from the sound of everyone's footsteps, the entire tomb was dead silent.
Although there seemed to be nothing, the adventurers didn't let down their guard. They stared at the two graves that had been dug out and the corpses wrapped in burial cloths lying in the graves.
It wasn't their first time venturing deep into the tomb, so these adventurers were well aware of how dangerous these seemingly ordinary corpses were.
Swoosh!
As expected, just as everyone passed through a passageway under the tomb, the skeleton that was originally standing in a depression in the corner suddenly moved. It lifted the sword that was propped up on the ground and slashed at the adventurers beside it with all its might.
The warrior, who was already on high alert, hurriedly raised his shield to block the skeletal swordsman's sneak attack. Then, the berserker beside him let out a furious roar, raised his two-handed greatsword and slashed at the skeletal swordsman's body with all his might.
Of course, such a low-level undead creature couldn't withstand the full force of an elite warrior. The skeleton was sent flying and fell apart, never to move again.
But at that moment, not only did the adventurers not let their guard down, but they also drew their weapons and stared at the surroundings vigilantly.
Because everyone was aware that from now on, this was the troublesome part.
And just as they had expected, almost at the same time, a series of terrifying growls sounded from the depths of the silent darkness.
The dead who had slept here for countless centuries had finally awakened.