Iden's six-man squad passed through winding tunnels and arrived more than forty meters underground.
"Captain, that should be the Teleportation Array." One team member pointed at the array glowing faintly in the distance.
"Check your equipment one last time. No one knows what we'll face next. We can only rely on ourselves."
Iden stopped and spoke solemnly to his team.
Everyone nodded heavily, wrapping cotton cloth around their faces and leaving only their eyes exposed. They then smeared Deodorizing Potion over their padded clothes, drew the Short Swords the lord had issued before their departure, and gripped them tightly.
Once he saw that his team was ready, Iden stepped forward and pressed a device resembling a button beside him.
The next moment, the Teleportation Array activated, releasing a brilliant glow.
"Move out."
Iden entered the teleportation area first, with the other five following close behind.
Three minutes later, the miniature Teleportation Array shut down and entered a dormant state, waiting for its next activation.
Dimness, oppression, and fear were their first impressions of the Underdark.
Although unknown glowing mushrooms around them provided faint illumination, the six surface dwellers could barely make out the path.
"Half, Kulu, you two stay here and guard the Teleportation Array. Be ready to support us at any time."
"Yes, Captain." The two Bronze Low-Tier Warriors nodded and accepted the task.
They were the weakest members of the six-man team, so leaving them behind to guard this place was the best choice.
The other three then followed Iden cautiously into a long, dark passage, officially beginning their exploration of the Underdark.
With every step forward, Iden remained alert for the sudden appearance of other races, monsters, or some other creature.
Suddenly, Iden noticed tree roots blocking the way ahead. He signaled for his team to stop,