[Ding...Temporary task release]
[Temporary mission: Explore the secrets of the ancient passage]
[Task Reward: Upgrade (Village)]
[Task introduction: When you set foot on this ancient passage, you seem to have guessed about the myths of the past. You think there may be deeper secrets in it, so you plan to keep going until you discover the secrets of this ancient passage.]
System dialogs appear on retina.
Kant frowned slightly.
"The secret of ancient mythology."
Scanning the introduction on the dialogue box, Kant murmured softly: "It's really interesting."
That's right.
This is indeed interesting, to the point that Kant even wanted to know.
The once glorious age of the gods has come to an end, leaving only relics and ruins, not many can pose a threat to him, even if it is a demonized creature, without a large number of ferocious species, facing the elite of more than 500 people Troops also have to bow their heads and bow their heads, knowing who is the real king in today's era.
Kant may be even weaker, but it's not like these mythological survivors who have survived for thousands of years and tens of thousands of years. After losing their former glory and power, they can still fight with him brazenly, and be compared with him.
What's more, the completion of special missions may also require exploring this ancient passage.
The stone roads are neatly arranged.
Next to the underground river flows like a dam road.
It's just that the embankment road is opened along the mountain and the underground stone layer, with a width of 10 meters. Not only are stone slabs laid, but on the right side of the mountain, reliefs of ancient warriors are carved every 5 meters.
The deeper you walk, the clearer the appearance of the relief next to it.
But the road goes further and further.
It is as if there is no end, and it will continue to extend into the dark depths that seem to be solidified like an eternity.
Kant led the troops for nearly two hours.
Although it was walking, the distance was definitely several kilometers, and they could estimate it.
However, the ancient passage dug along the underground river spreads for several kilometers, and it is not even known whether it will end. Obviously, their original idea has been overturned.
The sergeant next to him raised his torch.
Flames blazing brightly illuminate the surroundings.
The 5-meter-high head still bears the traces of the rock being cut by tools, and there is no ceiling or relief carved.
It should be cost and technical issues.
Even in the age of the gods, it is impossible to build such a large-scale building without considering the cost at all, not to mention that manpower and material resources are limited, and being able to dig a passage that does not know how far away has proved their architectural level, even if it is ordinary. The tunnels can amaze everyone in this era.
But Kant and the others did not come to this ancient passage to appreciate the architectural level.
It's here to solve special tasks and temporary tasks.
Rather than admiring the architecture, he has already appreciated the superbness of the architects in the age of the gods in the cave ruins. Even the mountains can be completely hollowed out, and even the rocks can be carved into such a great giant statue.
That's already top-level construction.
"This way."
Kant spoke slightly, his face depressed: "Is there no end?"
The darkness ahead is congealing like eternity.
After walking for such a long time, even Kant's knightly body was a little tired.
In fact.
The elite soldiers behind them were also exhausted. The 2-hour march on foot, although it was a flat stone road, but with the weapons and equipment all over their bodies, they were still panting due to the heavy load.
What's more, there were several small-scale raids by magical creatures.
Bundak stepped forward.
Looking at Kant's depressed face, he sighed softly and suggested, "Master Kant, I think it might be better to retreat now. We are now entering this ancient passage, and the distance is already too far."
"But it's a bit regrettable to go back like this."
Kant squinted.
Bandak dissuaded: "Maybe we can send cavalry over."
"Cavalry?" Kant was slightly taken aback.
"That's right." Seeing that Kant was thinking, Bandak quickly suggested: "This ancient passage is paved with stone slabs. Even cavalry can march. We don't need to explore on foot at all. We just need to send several The cavalry went deep into the channel to investigate the situation first, and it will be more efficient for us to advance further after we get an effective conclusion."
"This suggestion is very good." Kant nodded, agreeing with Bundak's words.
Turning his head and looking at the Swadian heavy cavalry in charge of the rear of the palace, he directly ordered Bandak: "Now you lead some troops back immediately, bring all the horses of the cavalry, and prepare for a day's work at the same time. Food and fuel, I intend to lead the cavalry to continue advancing!"
"Uh...Master Kant, that's not what I meant." Bundak was stunned.
"Don't explain." Kant interrupted him, and told him directly: "Go and deal with it, I don't think you will let me down, I will continue to wait here for you to come back with supplies."
"You can continue to go deeper, will it be too dangerous?"
Bandak's face was slightly anxious.
In his mind, Kant was the supreme lord, and any danger he encountered was caused by his incompetence. Therefore, for safety reasons, Bundak continued to block him.
Especially after sweeping through the deep ancient passage, Bandak solemnly said: "As the mage apprentices said, if you continue to go deep inside, you will feel the power of evil emanating. If you continue to lead the team forward, you may encounter The more demonized creatures you get, the stronger they will be, this is risking your life to investigate!"
"That's right, my lord, please consider carefully."
The mage apprentices also solemnly dissuaded them.
"Yeah." Kant responded.
Although the Rhodoks sergeants in the rear and the Ravenston rangers did not speak.
But he could still see dissuasion in their eyes.
No one wants to see the lord they are loyal to encounter the slightest danger, because this is the biggest mistake for them, and it is even more serious than defeat and slaughter.
One's own life can be ignored, and death in battle is honorable.
But Lord Kant must live on.
This is their belief.
Kant looked at the true eyes of these soldiers, and also understood where their beliefs came from.
Taking a deep breath, it was a little cold, but Kant looked at Bundak, the mage apprentice, and the soldiers behind him, and said in a deep voice: "I want to get the answer, just in this ancient passage, what is waiting for you?" It's on me, so I'm not quitting, there have to be results."
This is the task given by the system, and Kant will not give up.
Besides, he believed that the system would not harm him.
Glancing at their eyes, Kant continued in a deep voice: "According to my arrangement, continue to act. We must complete the investigation of this ancient passage this week."
"Yes!" Seeing that Kant had made a decision, Bandak could only nod solemnly.
"clear!"
Many soldiers also responded in deep voices.
Since this was Lord Kant's order, they obeyed it unconditionally.
If in danger.
They used their own bodies to build the strongest shield wall for Lord Kant. As middle and high-level soldiers of level 4 and 5, they also have their own arrogance and fearlessness in their chests!
Bandak turned around and returned with the Swadian heavy cavalry.
Others were stationed in place under Kant's arrangement.
Only 3 of the torches I brought were lit, one at the front, one at the middle and one at the back, and I relied on this light to maintain my vision.
The underground river was rushing.
In this deep darkness, maybe the top of the head is the top of the Sanwaya Mountains, the entire ancient passage is silent, and the soldiers are all squatting on the damp and cold stone slabs to wait, or take out the bread and water bags they carry with them , Take a few sips and drink a few sips to replenish the exhausted physical strength.
As for the sleep, it is shallow, and the security personnel are arranged, and no one is really asleep. After all, in the ancient passage, there are a group of bloodthirsty and tyrannical demonized creatures.
Everyone is full of vigilance.
Kant was also sitting on the stone slab. Although he had a leather cushion, he still felt the bone-chilling chill.
Underground passages, plus the existence of rivers, the temperature is extremely low.
Even touching the damp water vapor in the corner of the wall, Kant found layers of frost. Obviously, if the temperature is at a low point, it can condense into ice here. Obviously, in the depths of the ground, the cold is extremely severe!
Even the soldiers could only sit curled up back to back.
As for leaning on the stone wall, I dare not.
Although there is support, the chill on the stone wall is quite strong, and it can easily pass through the linen robe and chain armor, causing the body's heat to quickly disappear, resulting in a weak state.
It was similar to the climate of Vikia Snowfield, and they knew about it.
"unwise."
Kant frowned at this, feeling a little regretful: "Bendak should be told to bring some more fur coats."
This kind of soft leather jacket is not worth much in the stone pass.
Thanks to the abundance of wild animals in the Sanwaya Mountains, hunters can bring back a large amount of prey every day. Therefore, leather products are equivalent to export products in Jianshi Pass, and the price of self-sale is very low.
In order to solve the problem of cold nights in the "Drehem" castle, Manid Ke purchased a lot of leather jackets.
Also sent nearly 300 sets to the "Aaron" village.
Although it is not enough for everyone to wear, it is absolutely no problem to use it as a bedding when resting, so that everyone has a place to sit and lean against, and to isolate the chill from the stone road and stone wall.
After waiting for nearly 3 hours, there was a sound of horseshoes.
The roar was like a flood breaking an embankment.
It was the Swadian heavy cavalry who were coming on horseback, holding their torches high, and they were very conspicuous in this dark ancient passage. They soon appeared in front of Kant and the others, and they all stopped their horses.
"Master Kant, all the horses have been brought."
Bundak got off his horse.
At the same time, he led the unoccupied war horse to Kant's side, and reported respectfully: "The food and fuel you arranged are all ready."
"Well done." Kant nodded in satisfaction to Bundak.
The surrounding infantry also stood up.
But it seems that after squatting for a long time, the cold invaded the legs and feet, and it was a bit inconvenient to move around.
But then there is no need for them.
(end of this chapter)