"Don't panic when something happens!"
"Keep a steady state of mind at all times!"
"Failure is the mother of success, while panic is the father of failure. Defeat fear, defeat yourself, and only then can you defeat your enemies!"
At that moment, Lara recalled the words her father had once taught her.
The Undead Samurai's blade drew closer and closer. Jiang Hao's fingers had already curled slightly when Lara's gun rang out again.
Bang! Bang!
Just as the machete came within a meter of Lara, the Undead Samurai's skull exploded. Its bones and armor scattered across the floor, clattering down at Lara's feet.
Jiang Hao also let out a slight sigh of relief, though he was even happier for Lara.
Lara gripped her gun tightly. At that moment, she felt as though her body were filled with strength, as if Wonder Woman had possessed her.
"Jon, let's keep going," Lara said excitedly to Jiang Hao.
"Of course!" Jiang Hao smiled.
The two continued onward, searching the surroundings from time to time. Along the way, they encountered dozens of Undead Samurai. Lara grew braver with every battle. Once her cowardice had faded and her courage surged, Jiang Hao realized that Lara's Spartan warrior nature had finally erupted. No—perhaps Amazon warrior suited her better.
Creak!
The two pushed open a heavy door and discovered a place resembling a great hall. Massive square wooden beams supported an enormous dome, their surfaces carved with all kinds of patterns and covered in gold leaf, making the entire hall look resplendent.
They swept their flashlights around, examining the hall. Lara said, "Could this be Queen Himiko's administrative hall?"
"Very likely. In ancient times, palaces of this design were mostly used as main halls for court deliberations. And this style feels somewhat similar to ancient Han Dynasty