The pitch-black tunnel held not a trace of light.
Everything was steeped in deathly stillness. There was no water, no light, no plants—only dusty gray caves and the occasional sound of dripping water.
Yet no one knew what lurked within this darkness.
"The Underdark is a rather unique place."
Fang Zheng walked at the front. Though he held no torch and cast no spell, his eyes easily pierced the darkness. The four who had come with Fang Zheng this time all possessed excellent night vision and had no need for a light source. Even Akemi Homura, having become one of Fang Zheng's kin, had gained the Dragon Race's Dark Vision. Thus, this place posed no danger to her either.
They followed behind Fang Zheng, walking across the uneven ground as they listened to his explanation.
"In the Underdark, there's hardly anything good... Well, at least that's what the records in the White Tower say. The only ones here that might be somewhat friendly toward us are probably dwarves and Rock Sprites."
"What are Rock Sprites?"
Hearing this, Kuru curiously spoke up. She had encountered dwarves several times during her adventures, but Rock Sprites were something new to her.
"Simply put, they're rocks that have become sentient."
Fang Zheng shrugged.
"Unfortunately, there's no way for us to communicate with Rock Sprites. It wouldn't be wrong to think of them as rocks that can move on their own. As for the dwarves' city, it's on Ice and Snow Peak... Hmm, if I'm not mistaken, then beneath us should be the cities of the Dark Elves and Gray Dwarves. There might even be Mind Flayers... In any case, none of them are good news. If you see them, just kill them."
"Just... kill them?"
Little Flame could not help asking in surprise.
"Depends