As his research deepened, combined with Roel's accounts of Guanda people culture, Ang gradually realized that the Guanda people had no direct connection to these ancient rune systems. He surmised that the Guanda people might merely have inherited some ancient legacy and attempted to make use of those relics without truly mastering their mysteries. That was also why Guanda people civilization had failed to develop further and was ultimately conquered and driven out by the expanding Empire. Ang did not share these speculations with Roel. After all, Roel had little interest in researching history or culture; he cared more about practical adventures and survival.
Ang understood that the current research conditions were limited. Although the material and runes of this platform fascinated him, learning its true purpose and secrets would require a better experimental environment. Akreli had more abundant resources, and there he could try different materials and rune arrangements, perhaps uncovering more of the secrets behind the platform. There was little point in remaining in this remote forest.
Before leaving, Ang carefully dealt with the platform's defenses. He did not want other adventurers or hunters to accidentally discover what he had found, so he used the Earth Wall Technique to surround the platform with earthen walls. Afterward, he cut off the supply of magic power. As the earthen walls gradually collapsed, the entire platform was buried beneath thick soil and rocks. Ang even deliberately covered it with a layer of moss and branches, creating the appearance of natural desolation and allowing the platform to blend completely into its surroundings.
After taking care of everything, Ang and Roel set off once more. Along the way, Roel could not help but admire Ang's caution and meticulousness. Though he was not particularly interested in rune research, he understood that Ang's intellect far