Frost Axe had been mining beneath Nolan for nearly a hundred years. Ever since he had discovered these iron lumps in the veins,
the entire Dwarf Clan had become fascinated with these decaying buildings and Magic Mechanical Devices.
However, all the dwarves could find were useless things that had already become scrap metal. The occasional Magic Mechanical Device that could still be activated—things human explorers also called "relics"—were more or less useless junk as well.
But the intact relics within this ruin were powerful. Nolan's Ancient People had already proven that.
Nolan's Teleportation Array, which could connect the major nations of the world, was one such relic. It further accelerated exchanges between human nations and, to some extent, influenced the advancement of human civilization.
Over the years, Frost Axe had found one or two relics that were somewhat useful. It had given the dwarves the thrill of treasure hunting while mining.
To Frost Axe, the deepest part of the ruin was an endless treasure trove. And today... he had finally reached the most mysterious place in this ruin.
Unfortunately, what awaited him was not a mountain piled with gold coins, nor was there a dragon guarding the treasure. There was only an empty platform.
Frost Axe could see a pillar of light glowing in the distance... They could only make out their surroundings by the light it emitted, and a bottomless abyss lay between them and the pillar.
"Are you sure this is where you lived?"
Frost Axe asked Hai Lan loudly. Startled by his voice, Hai Lan shuddered all over before hiding beside Joshua, the only person in the group he was somewhat familiar with.
"Y-Yes... And don't be so loud. You'll alert the guards," Hai Lan said.
"Guards? There isn't even any land to grow crops on. How