Mythical Card Creator: Myriad Ghosts Night Parade at the Start - Section 654

But his condition at that moment made everyone's heart clench.

He was actually as pale as paper, his steps unsteady.

And...

Where was the triumphant return everyone had imagined? Where were the rare ores piled as high as mountains?

Now, all they had were the pitifully few samples in each person's backpack.

This... How did this look anything like a victorious return?

It looked exactly like a defeated, battered army fleeing home!

"What... What happened? How did things turn out like this?"

"What on earth happened inside the dungeon? Even Director Wei was injured this badly? Did they run into a natural disaster?"

"It's over, it's over. From the looks of it, the expedition failed. H City's dream of resources is shattered..."

The people who had come to welcome them exchanged bewildered looks. Their whispers gradually grew louder as panic and doubt spread.

Wei E's figure abruptly straightened.

He strode onto the hastily erected podium and took the microphone from the somewhat flustered emcee.

"Everyone."

Although Wei E's voice sounded weak and slightly hoarse, it still carried an air of authority:

"I'm sorry to inform you that the 'Sea Continent' dungeon harbors a major danger beyond the estimates of our preliminary assessment.

This isn't an ordinary natural disaster. It even... involves pollution on the mythological level of a High Status."

Wei E did not conceal anything. He chose to face everyone honestly.

His words caused an uproar below the stage. Mythological-level pollution?!

That was practically synonymous with a disaster capable of destroying a city!

Wei E paused, then took a deep breath and announced a decision that would send shock waves through H City:

"To ensure the safety of all expedition personnel, I order the mining operations halted.

I officially announce that, effective immediately, this dungeon will be temporarily sealed