[ Bonus Chapter 2/3 ]
Meanwhile, above, Max and his group suddenly convulsed before collapsing to the ground, lifeless.
"Fuck! They're all dead!"
"William, you idiot! Why didn't you check for seals on them?" a young woman's voice rang out, furious.
William, a man in his twenties with the arrogant demeanor of a noble, shrugged carelessly. "Whatever. Those traitors deserved to die anyway. Good riddance."
The woman cursed under her breath with venom:
"Stupid bastard! Now how are we supposed to find the Spirit Stone Mine?"
William's eyes sharpened at her tone but he didn't dare challenge her directly.
He gave another dismissive shrug and muttered: "Come on, Ophelia. Let's just search the area. I'm sure we'll find it—and the rat who dared steal it right from under our nose."
Just then—
Rumble!
The earth trembled beneath their feet, sending a wave of tension through the group.
"What's happening?" one of the young women whispered in panic.
