Time passed quietly, and before they knew it, the second day had arrived.
A faint disturbance in the airflow echoed through the cave. Ang and the others looked toward the sound and saw two slender Lizardmen spiraling down silently from the cave ceiling.
Their scales gleamed with a faint silver light in the darkness, carrying a restrained yet oppressive aura.
"Keso sent us to escort you." One of the Lizardmen spoke, his deep voice carrying the distinctive cadence of an ancient language.
Before the four could respond, the two Lizardmen extended their arms and skillfully lifted them up one by one.
Ang instinctively wanted to refuse, but Natiya gently tugged at him.
He glanced at her, then quieted down as well.
The four were soon carried lightly out of the cave, passing through winding stone paths and sweeping past countless Lizardmen like a gust of wind.
Dana was quite happy to take it easy. With his feet off the ground, he even hummed a tune. "This kind of transport service is much more comfortable than climbing on our own."
Along the way, many Lizardmen stopped what they were doing and nodded gently at the four, some even waving them goodbye.
These usually silent Lizardmen were displaying an unusual warmth and friendliness.
Linya was somewhat surprised, a faint smile on her lips as she waved and whispered, "They... really don't seem bad."
As they were about to leave the Lizardmen's settlement, Keso stood on a rise, silently watching the four figures gradually disappear into the distance.
Beside him, an elderly Lizardman stroked a rune-carved Bone Staff, his gaze resting on Ang and Natiya. His tone was low and certain. "It seems... Therese's research has already begun to show results."
Keso merely smiled faintly, his gaze still fixed on the distance. "She