Chapter 266 Portal
The beasts and monsters in the forest are actually very sensitive. They can sense that Aldai is not easy to mess with. As long as they don't touch the bottom line, they generally won't come looking for trouble.
But long-term nervous tension is still tiring, and the physical exertion of walking through the forest should not be underestimated.
As the person with the most experience in adventure, the dwarf Derger saw that the others were already a little exhausted, and even Aldai herself was using potions to restore physical strength.
He was about to suggest taking a break when he saw Aldai making a stop gesture.
Then she raised her staff, which was inlaid with a huge blue orb, and a layer of magical aura that vibrated like breathing continued to shrink.
"What are you doing, professor?"
"Probably checking the location."
"Shh, don't talk."
The whispers of the three people had no impact on Aldai. After a few seconds, she put down her staff:
"We're almost there."
This is good news. The three of them have long been tired of the unchanging trees around them. But for some reason, Aldai suddenly rubbed her ears, as if someone had just shouted loudly in her ears.
Aldai once came to this forest to do field research, so she was able to use group teleportation to bring people here, but she didn't go too deep at that time.
She waved her staff, and a ball of light floated in front of her, as if leading the way.
Everyone followed the light ball and walked for about ten minutes. They heard the sound of rushing water and continued walking. A small waterfall about ten meters high appeared in front of them.
A group of glowing fireflies dispersed with a roar after sensing the crowd approaching, and Aldai pointed to the waterfall.
"The place you're looking for is behind the waterfall, so bring the essentials."
As soon as the three of them heard this, they immediately unpacked their backpacks, threw down all the heavy baggage and hid it, carrying only the necessary supplies.
A few people made some preparations and followed the wet rock wall on one side of the waterfall to get behind the waterfall little by little.
Under the water curtain, you can see a dark hole. The cold light of magic shines up, and several frogs jump and run away.
The cave is not too deep, and you will reach the end after advancing about seven or eight meters.
There are several large holes on the left and right leading to the surface. The moon, which has reached the west, spreads cool moonlight into the cave.
"There are no treasures here."
"Mud, rotting leaves and animal remains, that's all."
The halfling cleric Perrin and the tiefling rogue Nemea were disappointed.
"Don't worry, look at Professor Aldai, she has not given up."
Looking along Draeger's fingers, which were as thick as small carrots, Aldai stood in the center of the cave. From time to time she looked at the position of the moon, and from time to time she tapped the ground with her staff as she walked.
"Found it, here."
Aldai waved her staff, and a whirlwind suddenly appeared, sweeping away the dead branches, leaves and debris on the ground.
At this time, with the help of the moonlight, everyone could see clearly that there was a very regular round stone slab on the ground, so regular that it did not look like a natural product at all.
Several lines that have become blurry are looming on the stone slab, and it is difficult to see clearly even if you are lying on the stone slab.
"Stand by my side, we're going in."
Nemea just stood still when he heard this and said in confusion:
"Go in? Where?"
At this time, Aldai knocked on the stone slab with her staff. The three of them were surprised to find that a layer of fine blue spiritual light was moving rapidly along the blurred lines on the stone slab. It was like re-painting the outline, covering it in the blink of an eye. The entire slate.
Immediately afterwards, several people felt their eyes blurred and couldn't help but close their eyes.
A slight dizziness appeared in everyone's head. This feeling was familiar and was a side effect of teleportation.
About two or three seconds later, everyone who had their eyes closed suddenly felt their skin tighten, and there was a strange whistling sound in their ears, and the shrill cold wind cut through the skin like a knife.
But when he opened his eyes, he saw an almost endless snowfield. "What is this place?"
The snowfield shrouded in darkness is quiet and terrifying, but it gives people an extremely unreal feeling. Most of the sky is covered by dark clouds, but the floating aurora can be seen holding up everyone's eyelids.
"Don't let your eyes fool you, we are underground. In an area that is not recorded on the map."
Aldai rubbed her ears again and looked around with her ice blue pupils:
"What we are going to enter next are ruins that have existed since the mythical age. I know nothing about the danger ahead, but I You know, we should move towards the aurora."
Tieflinymia shrank her neck, suddenly feeling that she should not accept this commission...
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"It's really... Oh, damn, I can't listen to advice!"
All of Aldai's actions were shown on the screen. Li Chengqi asked Aldai to go back, but the girl acted as if she hadn't heard anything and had to come in and see whatever he said.
Although the Demon King's Ring is very important to the Demon King God, it is very dangerous to rush to it.
When Aldai came last time, Li Chengqi said not to look for the Demon King's Ring until safety was ensured, at least until Viola returned to the country and had more sufficient human and financial resources and other support.
According to legend, the Demon King's Ring was stolen by the seven apostles of the Demon King God at that time and sealed separately.
And Aldai also noticed that there is a mysterious organization or individual operating behind the Demon Kingdom, and it may be the descendants of the seven apostles.
In order to prevent the Demon King from regaining his power, they will definitely fortify the location where the Demon King's Ring is kept.
Now that the enemy is hidden and we are clear, it would be unwise to run over hastily.
As a result, Aldai actually ran away silently, and Li Chengqi felt his blood pressure soar.
I kind of understand why Viola often says that Aldai's research desire is too strong. She knows that there are clues to the Demon King's Ring but doesn't look for them. Aldai feels like a cat is scratching her heart and can't hold it in at all.
"What happened?"
Aidas couldn't see what was happening on the screen. She only saw Li Chengqi picking up the microphone and saying a few words excitedly.
"In short, there is a believer who is disobedient."
"There is nothing we can do about it. Even if we are gods, we cannot control the free will of mortals."
This is different from playing a business simulation game where you can tell the NPC to move however you want. Everyone has different ideas.
"You should guide the behavior of believers, not manipulate."
"I just feel that my blood pressure has gone up..."
I really want to drag Aldai out and pinch her face hard.
"It's useless to be angry. For example, I often warn believers that life is precious and peace comes first, but I am also very angry when followers of other gods say that my followers are a bunch of cowards."
In addition to her priesthood of spring water, Idas is also the goddess of peace.
So her followers, except for the druids, are a bunch of pacifists.
"There will always be times when you can't escape, right? Like that time with the Plague Goddess."
Idas scratched her head in embarrassment and said:
"Actually, if you hadn't helped me that time in Spring Grove, I would have planned to help the believers find a place to settle down."
"Have you ever considered regaining your place?"
"I am also the goddess of peace. I am willing to use all means to protect believers, but..."
"Don't you dare confront the Plague Goddess?"
"Uh... almost."
Aidas was frightened at a speed that was visible to the naked eye.
(End of chapter)