In the continuous volcanic caves, a group of people carried magic stone lanterns and rushed on their way.
Compared to the surface, the cave was a little cooler, but the temperature was still frighteningly high. Especially when he was traveling for several days in a row, without being able to take a shower, and having to strictly control the consumption of fresh water, it was almost driving Embir crazy.
"Not here yet?"
Embir cursed and raised his head to put water in his mouth, but the kettle was empty. He angrily smashed it against the stone wall and stretched out his hand to the servant, "Give me water."
"Master, we don't have much reserves." The servant reminded, "If we continue to waste it like this, we won't be able to survive the end of the adventure."
"What nonsense are you talking about? It's not enough, so you should drink less." Embil cursed angrily, kicked the servant, and personally took out the kettle from his deerskin backpack, then unscrewed the lid and drained it.
Fill.
The water was sprinkled on his face and flowed down Embir's neck, soaking his breastplate. Some of it fell to the ground and was quickly absorbed by the volcanic ash.
The guards behind him stared at the water, their throats rolled, and they swallowed a few dry mouthfuls, but no one touched the kettle.
"Phew, it feels so good!"
Embil took a deep breath and finally recovered.
James looked at Enbill's arrogance and showed a disdainful smile. Compared to the young master of the Western Region, the son of the finance minister was more like an elite. Although he did not share the joys and sorrows with the guards, he would not waste supplies.
"Come on, go faster."
Downton urged, but the speed was not very fast, and he also took the team on some detours. He had to calculate the maturation period of the Flame Banshee. If he reached the center of the earth early, Torres would definitely solve the trouble and rush back in time, but it was too late.
If it arrives, the banshee will also be picked away.
"It's really troublesome!"
Although he complained, Downton was not discouraged.
"Then keep going, this damn weather is so hot!" The reason why Embil was so unscrupulous was because the personal weapons he brought were all slaves and servants of the family, and their lives and property were all his, so he didn't worry at all.
They will rebel.
The same is true for James. Only this kind of weapon can be used with confidence.
"Embir's team has 60 people and James' team has over 40 people. They should be able to hold Torres off for three hours, right?"
Downton's position at this time was in the center of the team. This was a measure taken by the two nobles who were worried about him escaping. He did not panic because he had already guessed that the other party would do this.
"Just wait with peace of mind!"
Before returning to the base, Downton had memorized the two chosen routes. He also made marks that only he knew, and then sewed the map into the compartment of his backpack, otherwise it would definitely be snatched away.
"Downton, you seem to be very familiar with the terrain here?"
Compared to Embir, James was much more cautious. He had been observing Downton and found that although he would stop frequently to check the terrain, his route was always northwest.
"I'm not familiar with it. Do I dare to sell information?"
Downton did not deny it, otherwise it would definitely lead to more speculation. When dealing with people like James, you cannot be careless at all.
"Um!"
James asked his men to mark the stone walls and then continued to draw maps. Sometimes he even sent his men to check the surrounding caves.
Downton was very lucky that he did not choose to walk a third of the distance first, and then go around in circles to wait for the banshee to mature. Instead, he spread the delay throughout the entire distance. Otherwise, with James's IQ, he would definitely find the problem.
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You must know that the second method is more likely to go wrong. After all, the farther the journey, the greater the uncertainty. For example, attacks by orcs and warcraft, so Downton is also under a lot of pressure.
The sudden screams made everyone feel as if their skin had been peeled off, and they all pulled out their weapons and waited sternly.
"Master, it's a monster!" the scout in front yelled.
"Don't fight, retreat!"
Downton urged.
"Why don't you kill the monster?" James was doubting Downton again, "Logically speaking, you should hope to consume our strength."
"The heroic lord guarding the vines is enough to wipe out your group." Downton deliberately angrily sneered, "Even if half of them are killed or injured, you still have the strength to crush me. What's the point?"
"Stop talking nonsense and leave quickly." Embil didn't want to waste his fighting power on the monster.
In the midst of this constant harassment, on the morning of the fifth day, the mixed group entered a zone five kilometers away from the center of the earth. Downton slowed down, and when passing by a cave entrance, his sight passed over a stone imperceptibly.
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There was nothing on it, which made Downton's heart sink.
"Did Thiessen run away?"
Downton and Thyssen explained the plan in detail. The Krupp Giant would wait six kilometers away. When he saw the team pass, he would immediately rush to the team in a detour and draw a mark on the agreed stone.
Thiessen is also an important part of the plan. If he is killed or leaves in these few days, the plan may fail, so Downton must confirm his existence.
"No wonder he would confirm whether I would help. If I hadn't caused trouble, he really wouldn't have been able to escape from this group of people." Thiessen, who was hiding in a cave, looked at Downton, who was being protected in the center of the team, and hesitated.
, once he leaves, he will definitely not end well.
"You want to use a map to coerce me into helping? It's impossible. Even if the Westerners don't have a map, they will find the tribe soon. I might as well watch you fight among yourself and die here." Thiessen stayed here just to take a look.
It was now certain whether Downton would come. He wanted to leave, but after walking a hundred meters, his mind couldn't calm down, and he kept thinking about his interactions with Downton these past few days.
Thinking about it carefully, Downton did not abuse him, he insisted on following him. Whether it was food or wine, he ate the same as him.
"If you are also a Krupp giant, we will definitely become good friends." Thiessen sighed, liking Downton's boldness and wisdom very much. After walking for more than ten meters, he suddenly turned around and walked along the few lines.
Tianzhong ran wildly through the cave passage that he was already familiar with.
"I will help you and return the favor!" Thiessen said to himself. In fact, he also wanted to see how Downton would capture the Flame Banshee from a powerful enemy like Torres.
Thiessen was not stupid and guessed that the Fire Banshee's song might be useless to humans.
After running to the second stone first, Thiessen drew two crossed slashes, which meant he was ready and ready to execute orders at any time.
"Huh? Why did Downton have to promise three stones? Did he already guess that I would hesitate?" Thiessen was about to leave, but was stunned again. If there was only one promise stone, then if he missed it, he would definitely leave directly.
, after all, the plan will not be implemented. But it is different now, I still have a chance to redeem myself.
"very scary!"
Thiessen shuddered and couldn't help but look left and right, as if there was an eye staring at him in the dark. Thinking about everything he had experienced with Downton, he found that he had been completely seen through.
"Haha, I'm not disappointed!"
Downton saw the promise mark, his expression remained unchanged, and he breathed a sigh of relief. Then he started to lead the team in a circle.
Because it is close to the center of the earth, not only is the smell of sulfur in the air stronger, but the temperature is also hotter, which makes Embir increasingly irritable.
"Can you shut up?"
Listening to Embir's chatter, James couldn't help but explode.
"Are you in charge?" Enbier despised.
"Haha, let's have a fight. This is what we want." Even if two people don't fight, Downton will deliberately provoke conflicts. Because once there is a fight and chaos, coupled with the harsh environment, the members' logical thinking, vigilance, etc.
Wait, it will plummet, so that his actions will not be easily detected.
"Haha, we found it. Let's keep working harder. We'll be there in half a day's journey." Downton glanced at a stone wall deliberately. Embil gave up hope. Fortunately, James wasn't stupid.
"Hmph, this kid actually left a mark. Do you think I can't see it?" James said smugly. "But it seems he didn't lie. He did come here."
In fact, the real journey does not take half a day. Downton said this just to let the group members choose to evacuate instead of rushing in after encountering a surprise attack.
You must know that people like James are very cruel. If they knew that the Flame Banshee was nearby, they might use their lives to carve a way out.
"Stop and take a rest. We may encounter monsters at any time now. We must ensure our condition." Downton ordered a rest so that these people would have enough energy to deal with Torres. Otherwise, they would be defeated if they were too exhausted.
Everyone sat down and drank water immediately. Although it was warm from the cover, it was enough to moisten the dry and coughing lips.
"God of Cheap, Homer, do you think the fruit will be ripe in five hours?" Downton confirmed again.
"At this point, you can only pray to the goddess of luck. To be honest, if these people are vulnerable, you will have to face Torres." The Cheap God comforted him, thinking that Downton has done a good job.
"I don't like to leave my destiny to the control of others, even gods. Although the success rate is not 100%, I will try my best to improve it." Downton retorted, "You only need to tell me the most accurate time.
Enough."
"Six hours at the latest, it will be mature."
Homer has spoken, and as a large encyclopedia, it has the most say.
"Well!" Downton took a sip of water and began to adjust. Half an hour later, he clapped his hands and said, "Have you rested? Let's go!"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The crisp applause reverberated in the cave. Thiessen, who was waiting in the nearby cave, heard it and perked up. He knew that this was the signal for the operation to begin, so he immediately set off for the ambush site.
Ten minutes later, Downton walked out of a cave, then looked at the five caves in front of him that stretched in different directions like spider webs, with a smile on his lips.
Whether it was the place where he rested just now or the ambush point here, Downton had made numerous choices based on the map.
Although the volcanic cave passages extend in all directions and are intricate, which is very convenient for escape and surveillance, it is not enough for Downton. He has to ensure a foolproof route.
Downton kept his pace, glanced at the cave on the right, and silently counted in his mind, "One, two, three, fifteen minutes are up, let's start!" (To be continued...)