"Something about this place is very wrong."
The ancient Fire Giants' Capital City had been built beneath a volcano.
According to the Gravekeeper's records, this had once been one of the Giant Era's major cities. It should have been constructed atop a volcanic belt.
It was said that, in those days, it had been a beautiful city spread across countless volcanic rings, standing above a sea of fire. Black iron Arks of every kind sailed between its districts, while Fire Giants immune to flames and other giants enjoyed a pleasant "smelting life" here.
The records showed that the giant race had been inextricably linked to stone and metal from the very beginning. They needed their "environment" to continuously shape their bodies. Fire Giants naturally favored volcanic environments, which was why they had built their Capital City here.
But everywhere Lu PingAn could see now...
"Never mind the buildings on the surface. Even the underground structures feel awful."
The moment he entered the pitch-black city beneath the volcano, Lu PingAn felt a powerful sense of discomfort.
His connection to the Courtyard remained intact, but there was a strong feeling of separation. That subtle discomfort was like being swallowed by some enormous creature.
"Analyze the structure."
Lu PingAn gave the order. As his guard, Zhi Xi sighed and immediately began tearing down a wall.
It was very hard, but not hard enough.
The fragments she cut off were subjected to comparative testing. With reference samples available, the results were obvious.
"As expected, we're inside a giant." Perhaps that was the only explanation for the sensation of being completely enclosed.
Lu PingAn wanted to gasp, though not because he was frightened. He calculated the current market price of Radiant Stone within the Courtyard and considered the value of this fortune.
"Doesn't this mean