Chapter 16: Death Note
As soon as the torch was lit, the old ghost suddenly said, "It's broken! ”
Several of us were shocked by what he said, and hurriedly asked him, what's wrong?
The old ghost said, "Have you noticed that the hole we came out of is not the one we went into?" ”
After being reminded by the old ghost, we found that the hole that came out was indeed not the hole in the middle that we had just entered, but the hole on the left side of the middle. Everyone couldn't help but be shocked, could it be that this hole was figured out?
"It can't be the legendary Labyrinth Cave, right?" I said subconsciously.
"Labyrinth Cave?" The crowd looked at me in bewilderment.
I explained, "As the name suggests, the structure of this cave is extremely complex. It seems that there are only three holes, but in fact, the passages inside crisscross each other and extend in all directions, like an endless labyrinth. As soon as a person or animal walks inside, it is easy to get lost, fall into a cycle of death, and finally either die of exhaustion or starvation. ”
"What then?" Adams asked anxiously.
"The only way to do that is to have a map of this maze cave." I looked at Adams with certainty and said, "As long as there is a picture, follow the only way out on the map, and you will be able to get out." ”
"Figure?" As soon as I said this, everyone immediately thought of the things that the old ghost had just picked up in the cave.
We immediately searched for the hide and examined it, but there was nothing on it. Because I was afraid that one person would miss something, almost everyone checked it by hand, and they turned it over and turned it over, but they didn't find the slightest bit of the map.
Then I went to look through the little notebook, which didn't have any maps on it. There is only a small temporary note, all written in English. When Adams read it, he translated it:
On October x, 2002 (the specific date was blistered off and I couldn't see clearly), the three of us came to Mr. Fang (my aunt) to discuss the specific acquisition. As a result, he was victimized by a traitor and tied up in this crypt with Teacher Fang. Repeatedly in danger, but narrowly escaped death. Unfortunately: Jay died of a germ infection and couldn't make it with us; Jerry died in a vampire bat in front of a mountain of gold, and I knew that fortune was not destined to be ours. Our team was scattered by vampire bats.
Myself, walking in this labyrinth hole, not only could I not get out, but there were also fierce beasts attacking. Teacher Fang said: "When the water falls, you will see it." The map is in this hole, but I can't find it. God didn't give me any guidance, maybe my past sins were too great and the Lord came to punish me. I am here to sincerely repent to the Lord and accept His punishment.
I've tried to smoke at the entrance of that hole and let the smoke out. If others had seen it, they would have been saved. However, I've tried three times, and each time it takes about two hours. Disappointingly, no one came to my rescue.
I can't walk anymore. May the Lord bless Teacher Fang, and God be with her! Amen.
Although Adams's translation is a bit blunt and straightforward, I understand the general meaning. After I listened to it, I couldn't calm down anymore. Could it be that my aunt has been here too? Except that there is no mention of rats, almost the rest is the same as what we experienced. So, they've come across these strange things, too.
There are too many doubts in my mind, and according to this person, it is very likely that my aunt has escaped. No, we've got to pick up the pace, I've got to go in and see it again. I told everyone that I wanted to go into the hole again, and they agreed. Instead of sitting back and waiting here, it is better to find the whereabouts of the map. Since the man said that the map was in this hole, it was well worth a try. I even thought of a way to smoke it, but it didn't work. The only way out is to find a map.
Unlike before, we came up with a way: we didn't take a single step, just hit an arrow on the wall. I couldn't find the way, so I followed the markers and went back again. This is the most primitive method and the most practical.
Let's do it, and we enter the cave again. This time, we entered the only hole we hadn't entered. Perhaps, there is a glimmer of life to be found there. Entering this hole, the further you go in, the wider it becomes.
However, after leaving, we realized that our judgment had been wrong again. This time, we walked very carefully, and found that the cave was full of forks in the road, and it was easy to make mistakes. The plan I had thought of didn't work, and I spent several hours walking around, but I still couldn't tell the route. Because the marks are everywhere, it is no longer possible to distinguish which ones are engraved first and which are engraved later.
Since there is a problem with the method, then change the operational course. When we came to the outside of the cave, I started with me, and the five of us discussed it again. This time, it was decided to stop putting arrows on the wall and draw lines on the ground instead. Divide into 3 groups and enter through 3 holes. Although the ground is uneven, we draw lines that only we recognize. In this way, there shouldn't be any problems.
Needless to say, Adams and Pamela are in pairs; A group of old ghosts and Lisa; I'm in a separate group myself. However, Lisa disagreed, saying that I was just recovering and needed to be taken care of, so I had to be with me. The old ghost saw that there was no hope for a group with her, so he took the initiative to say that he was in a group by himself. Then, I was in a group with Lisa.
In this way, we entered through three holes at the same time, each making a mark that only he knew, looking for an exit in the hole.
Lisa and I were in a group, and we walked cautiously along the way. I'll open the way, Lisa crosses the line. It's not so much a line as it is that Lisa is writing an article. However, life and death will not let me watch. I think it's normal for a little girl to write and draw. There is no longer a request to see, who has not yet had a little secret of his own.
We just kept groping our way on. Lisa's spirit was quite strong, and there were no complaints or dissatisfactions. On the contrary, I seem to be full of curiosity about everything and every place in this cave, and I wonder if it is because I studied archaeology.
I smiled and asked Lisa, "Aren't you scared?" ”
"What's there to be afraid of? That's what I'm learning to do! Lisa said proudly.
"What if I can't get out?" When I thought of that **, I scared her and said, "According to the senior's notes, there are still fierce beasts here, and maybe vampires too!" ”
"I'm not afraid." Lisa said, "Isn't there still you?" You've got more meat than I do, hehe. ”
"Well, that's right." I said, thought about it, and asked, "Lisa, what blood type are you?" ”
"Type AB, what's wrong?" Lisa asked.
I said "oh" and didn't say anything more.
“……”
After a short silence, Lisa finally couldn't hold it anymore. I couldn't help but ask, "Gone?" ”
"It's gone." I said, "What else?" ”
"No, you suddenly asked me this, there should be a question below!" Lisa asked anxiously.
"Oh, it's nothing, I've heard that vampires especially like AB-type blood." I said in a very flat tone, "But you don't have to take it seriously, it's just a legend." ”
But Lisa was not so bland after hearing this, and hurriedly asked, "Really, fake?" ”
"You didn't say it." I replied with a smile.
"You said it!" Lisa was intrigued.
……
We just chatted and found our way, but we didn't feel tired or afraid.
After looking for a while, I stopped. When Lisa saw me stop, she followed the light of my flashlight and blurted out, "This place, we seem to have been here just now!" ”
I nodded in agreement.
Lisa asked dejectedly, "Why are we back again?" ”
I shrugged my shoulders and expressed my frustration, which was to be expected.
At this moment, I vaguely saw a black shadow flashing behind me!
I immediately protected Lisa behind me, raised the sapper shovel in my hand, and put her on high alert.