The silver coin fell from the sky with a crisp sound, rolled on the ground, and finally lay flat on the ground.

The side with the emperor's head is up, frontal.

"Front, left. Besco picked up his lucky silver coin from the ground and said to the others.

Structurally, the path to the left of the tower's rotunda should correspond to the southernmost point of the castle.

It was an antechamber-like structure, about 20 feet wide, with walls around it that had not been repaired for years, and the south wall had completely collapsed, almost blending in with the earth and rubble outside the walls. The west wall looks its best, and there is a fine stone door carved with a dragon standing high.

"Looks like there's something good in there. The winged girl's eyes flashed with excitement.

"This door doesn't look very good. ”

Besco said, cautiously approaching the stone gate, and did not trigger any traps.

"There's a keyhole here. Besco said, turning his head.

"Arcane locks. Shirley looked disappointed.

This is a stone door locked with an arcane lock, and this mage's small size can greatly increase the target's resistance to impact, which can only be achieved by the correct way to crack it or a designated key, the former is basically known only to the caster himself.

"Enough force to push it away. Kirito said, "I'll try it with Todak." ”

The stone door locked by this secret lock is not large, and only one person can stand in front, and if two people push together, it will interfere with each other.

Todak's broad shoulders rested on the stone door, and he slammed into force.

"Ahhh

However, the stone gate did not move.

After holding out for more than ten seconds, Todak gave up.

Kirito also made an attempt, but Shimen also shook and did not move.

The performance is a little bit better than Todak.

"If there's a mage. Shirley sighed, "One percussion will solve it." ”

If the Arcane Lock is meant to protect or seal something. Then the percussion technique is aimed at it, this spell has no effect, it is to open the door, especially the magic lock is better.

It's a pity that none of the four people present are spellcasters.

A stone gate blocked the way forward.

"No way, let's go the other way. Besco spread his hands.

Shirley made a note of the place.

Bypassing the pile of rubble that had fallen from the south wall, the four returned to the entrance rotunda.

This time they go to the right. Pushing open the wooden door, you are greeted by a narrow east-west corridor that leads to the interior of the castle.

In addition to the exit at the end, a door appeared on both sides of the road, the door on the right is a very ordinary wooden door, and the stone door on the left is painted with a picture of Arowana playing in the water.

When encountering something unusual, adventurers often have two decision-making options.

Stay away from it, or explore it.

Kirito discovers that his temporary teammates are typical of the latter.

"Quick, look. Shirley urged.

"Don't worry. Help me look around. Besco glanced left and right, and leaned in front of the stone door.

The stone door was securely locked, and it seemed that the savage goblins had never been able to get past it.

But that didn't bother the versatile wanderer, as Besco pulled out a set of thieves' tools from his pouch, including ********, irons, and needle-nose pliers.

It didn't take much time, and Besco succeeded in closing the stone gate after two failed attempts.

To their disappointment, however, this is not a place for hidden treasures. The small ten-foot square room was made of stone, and in the center of the room was a large sealed iron bucket. Many water pipes extend from the bucket. The iron drum was rusty.

"What are you doing here?" Kirito asked casually.

"Water supply system. He was answered by a dwarven warrior guarding the doorway, "in a building." The water supply system is very necessary, there was once a careless guy in the clan, who added this when designing the house, and was beaten up by the elders, which was too embarrassing for us dwarves. ”

Among the dwarves, there have been many masters in architecture, and their achievements are quite high. Their buildings are the opposite of their height, and they are known for their grandeur, and it is only when you look beneath the rugged exterior that you can discover the delicate beauty that lies beneath the surface – the topic is far away.

Besco tapped the outer wall of the bucket lightly, and there was a dull echo from the barrel, and there was a lot of water in it. I just don't know if this device is still working properly.

"Nothing to look at,. Besco said to Shirley.

"Uh-huh. Shirley glanced at the bucket again, and her sensitivity to living things made her realize that there was a water elemental life in the bucket.

But it's very irritable, so it won't let it out!

Inside the wooden door on the opposite side of the water supply system was an empty room, mostly empty except for some rubble on the floor.

"Let's rest here for a while before moving on. Besco suggested.

In most dungeons, this small, empty room away from the outside world is a good place to tidy up. It's been more than three hours since the last break, and Besco is feeling a little tired from trekking, rock climbing, constant vigilance, and hacking.

Todak sat on the ground as well, his scales hitting the ground making the sound of a tin can.

"Rest for now, and I'll continue to explore. Kirito said to them.

He is much more physically fit than the Wanderer, and he is also light on his tasks, and he is still in good shape.

"I'm not tired now, let's go together. Shirley said.

"Young man, don't leave the group alone during the adventure, it's dangerous. The dwarven warrior kindly reminded.

"Taught. Kirito nodded sincerely.

"Don't go too far, either. Besco added.

"You don't need to teach this. Shirley stuck her tongue out at him.

(15:15 on the first day)

Back on the roadway, Shirley lit the flame of the lantern with a lid, and the much brighter and more steady light completely dispelled the darkness within 30 feet.

It would be a little inconvenient to move with a lantern, and Kirito walked in front of her to protect her.

Passing through the arch at the end of the corridor, this was a space several times larger than the room they had renovated in Besco.

The walls of this room were covered with simple and scribbled runes, and the paint glowed faintly green. The large pit in the center of the house shows signs of a recent bonfire. There was a huge metal cage due south of the room, but now a large hole had been broken, and it was the same.

In front of the cage door was a wooden table, and many bits and pieces were placed on the green tablecloth.

"Can you recognize the words on the wall?" Kirito asked in a whisper to the winged girl behind her.

The text on the wall is also in dragon language, which Kirito can recognize, but can't read. This language is a must for every mage, as much of the magic originated in various languages, such as dragons.

"Take your time. Shirley said.

The fluorescent paint on the walls is so clear that you don't have to look at it.

After a while, Shirley said to Kirito, "I recognize it, it should mean 'dragons everywhere, rule'." ”

Kirito patted his head helplessly: "These dragon worship sects are really fanatical." ”

Shirley was about to go over to inspect the broken metal cage and wooden table, but Kirito held her back.

"Listen carefully. Kirito whispered.

Shirley immediately stopped and listened.

There was an intermittent sobbing sound from behind the wooden platform.

Shirley shuddered, thinking of the banshees in ghost stories who used their cries to lure ignorant people past and then devour their souls. (To be continued.) )！