Abyss Worm 41: Chapter 41
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Everyone moved cautiously through the darkness, the cave seemingly endless, and the air around them grew heavier, making their breaths labored. Time felt as if it had stopped here; each step made them feel farther from the outside world, as if entering a completely different realm. 0
 
Suddenly, Mocus, who was at the front, shouted excitedly, "Hey! Look, a door! Oh my god! There really are remnants of intelligent life here!" 0
 
His voice echoed through the cave, startling everyone in the group. They quickly turned to look in Mocus's direction and saw, in the dim light, a massive stone door emerging on the cave wall ahead. This stone door stood deep within the cave like an entrance guarding some ancient secret, covered in intricate and mysterious symbols and patterns that were clearly not formed by nature. 0
 
Mocus could hardly contain his excitement; his eyes sparkled with fervor as he stepped forward eagerly, wanting to push open that great door. For him, this door represented the truth he had dreamed of for countless nights, embodying the remnants of intelligent life he had tirelessly pursued for years. 0
 
However, just as he reached out to touch the stone door, a strong hand grasped his arm. Mocus jumped in surprise and turned to see Jonas's face tense with warning. Jonas's grip was firm and powerful, preventing Mocus from moving any further. 0
 
In an instant, Mocus's expression darkened; a flash of anger flickered in his eyes like a venomous snake, as if someone had interrupted a sacred ritual. Yet this anger passed quickly; he suppressed it and returned to calmness, though his breathing remained somewhat rapid. 0
 
Jonas sensed that momentary shift in Mocus, but he did not let go, maintaining his firm hold on Mocus's arm with a look of calm warning. He spoke softly but firmly, "Don't rush in like that; we don't know what's inside." 0
 
His voice was steady and composed, carrying a reassuring strength. Jonas understood that this stone door might lead to an important discovery but could also conceal countless dangers. In such circumstances, any reckless action could trigger unforeseen consequences. 0
 
Slowly, Mocus relaxed his tense body and took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He still yearned to uncover the secrets behind this door but knew that Jonas's warning was not to be ignored. Despite feeling a deep sense of reluctance and agitation within him, reason told him this was not a place for impulsive actions. 0
 
"Alright," Mocus forced a smile and withdrew his hand, nodding slightly. "You're right; we should be more careful." 0
 
Jonas nodded back and released his grip on Mocus, but remained highly alert. He scanned their surroundings to ensure everyone in the group kept a safe distance before slowly turning back to closely examine the mysterious stone door. 0
 
Isabella, Raymond, and other team members gathered around as well, their expressions filled with wonder and caution. The ancient stone door stood silently before them, as if guarding some forbidden secret waiting to be revealed. Though an uncontrollable curiosity burned within them all, they understood that the world behind this door might be far more dangerous and unpredictable than they could imagine. 0
 
 
Deep within the silent cave, the flickering firelight cast complex expressions on everyone's faces. The symbols on the stone door seemed to quiver slightly in the interplay of light and shadow, as if some ancient memory was calling out to them. In this moment, they stood at the threshold of the unknown; whether to push the door open or to hesitate would become a turning point in their fate. 0
 
Jonas took a deep breath and nodded at Raymond, who immediately understood his intent. Without hesitation, he turned to the mercenaries nearby and issued orders: "Start setting up the floodlights here, along with the portable generator. Move quickly! We need to establish this place as a forward base." 0
 
The mercenaries sprang into action, expertly retrieving various tools and equipment from their packs to construct a temporary base in the dim cave. The floodlights were soon secured in several key positions, casting bright white light that illuminated part of the dark space and dispelled the surrounding shadows. The portable generator emitted a low hum, providing stable power for all the equipment. The entire team was immersed in a busy yet tense atmosphere, each person aware that this could be a critical point for their operations in the coming days. 0
 
Then Jonas turned to Samuel, patting him on the shoulder as he said solemnly, "It's time for you to step up, Samuel." 0
 
Samuel took a deep breath, a hint of unease crossing his face. He nodded and retrieved a small round ball from his backpack—this was their high-tech reconnaissance device—a mini detection ball. Holding it in his hand, he hesitated for a moment before pressing a button on its surface. 0
 
The ball immediately sprang to life with a faint buzzing sound. As he released it, it floated gracefully into the air. The surface of the ball shimmered with a soft blue light, moving agilely like a living creature as it hovered above. It then began to move forward, emitting a series of subtle electronic sounds that echoed clearly in the quiet cave. 0
 
Samuel watched the ball nervously, his hand trembling slightly but still focused on controlling it. He observed as it slowly approached the mysterious stone door and carefully circled around its edges, searching for any cracks through which it could pass. Finally, it found a narrow gap and slipped through without hesitation, entering the other side of the stone door. 0
 
"Initiating scanning procedure," Samuel murmured to himself as he quickly operated his tablet. The scanning device on the ball immediately began working, producing an increasingly rapid buzzing sound. As the scanning process progressed, real-time data from within the cave began to display on Samuel's tablet. A 3D map gradually formed on the screen, depicting the internal structure and terrain of the cave clearly before everyone’s eyes. 0
 
"Look here," Samuel pointed at the map on his tablet, excitement and tension intertwining in his voice. "The structure here is incredibly complex... and there are many unexplored passages. It seems this place is more than just an ordinary cave; there might be deeper underground tunnels or even some kind of ancient architecture." 0
 
Jonas and Isabella leaned closer to examine the map on the tablet, each lost in their own thoughts. The 3D map revealed that the cavernous space beyond the stone door was larger than they had anticipated and featured numerous branching passages leading into unknown depths, as if leading to some hidden world. 0
 
"Here... there's a massive space that looks like some kind of hall or chamber," Samuel pointed at a marked location on the map, wonder flashing in his eyes. "And these... these seem like storage rooms or some kind of secret chambers..." 0
 
Jonas stared at the map, contemplating their next course of action. He knew that this exploration had already exceeded their initial expectations; there might be more astonishing secrets hidden here than they could imagine. Regardless, this would be an exceptionally daunting challenge, and they had to prepare for the worst possible outcomes. 0
 
 
 
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