Ancient Peoples' Trail: Imperial Rearguard Action

The silverback let out another low growl. Then, it raised its head toward the sky and emitted a long, resonant roar. Roar— The sound echoed through the entire forest area. It was as if they were seeing them off. The six-member team turned around. They walked in the direction of the inland. The sunlight spilled onto their backs. Drawing them out long, very long. Over three hundred diamond gorillas stood in place the whole time. Watching them leave with their eyes. Until their figures completely vanished into the deep depths of the forest. The Ancient Peoples' Trail. A flagstone path smoothed by the passage of time wound its way into the depths of the dense woods. On both sides of the road, dilapidated stone carvings could be seen from time to time. All of them were traces left by the ancient peoples. Kurapika walked in front, looking at the stone carvings by the roadside as he went. Stopping from time to time to study them for a moment. "How is it?" Gon walked over and asked, "What is written on them?" Kurapika withdrew his gaze and pointed ahead. "This road was specially constructed by the ancient peoples," he said. "It's the sole entrance leading to the Second-Layer Inland." "The entrance is inside the belly of a mountain, forming a massive underground cavern." "Passing through the cavern brings you to the Abyssal Dark River." "On the other side of the dark river lies the Second-Layer Inland." Gon widened his eyes. "An underground cavern?" "Mhm." Kurapika nodded. "The cavern is very long, and it's quite dangerous inside." "It's inhabited by many fierce beasts and venomous insects native to the Dark Continent." "Moreover, there are numerous fork roads, making it very easy to get lost." "If a hundred people go in, having even