Clop, clop, clop.
The stag raced through the excavated tunnels of the underground network.
Unlike the cutscenes in the game, this journey could not be skipped, and it gave Lin Jin a sense of just how vast Hallownest was in this world.
The ground beneath them had been packed solid by the stags running back and forth.
The tunnel ahead was not dark, either. Small lamps containing Glowflies stood at regular intervals along the evenly excavated earthen walls.
Everything had been designed to give passengers a better experience.
Yet these tiny, thoughtful details revealed the ruler's great wisdom.
"The Centipede Station I originally envisioned borrowed some of these ideas, but I never imagined Hallownest's underground network would be this advanced."
Lin Jin clicked his tongue in wonder. Because of the heat his body gave off, he was the only bug riding on this trip.
That was a silver lining, at least.
Temporarily ignoring the stag beneath him, whose face was flushed with heat, Lin Jin took advantage of the time remaining before the next stop to think about what he should do next.
Based on his memories of the game and its lore, Lin Jin could be certain of one thing.
The Infection did not seem to have begun yet, or at least had not fully erupted.
Although he did not know exactly what stage Hallownest was at, or whether the Dreamers had already been put to sleep, there was still some room to maneuver.
Having confirmed that the situation remained within the Wyrm's control, Lin Jin turned to the next question.
How should I deal with the Radiance?
This lay at the heart of almost every problem, and even Lin Jin had to approach it with extreme caution.
First, one thing was certain: if he did nothing, the most