The Genesis Of A Necromancer

Chapter 105 the canyon

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'The map is useless at this point,' Jack thought, biting his lower lip as they trudged deeper into the canyon. The parchment in his hand was worn and faintly glowing, but the marking hadn't shifted for hours.

It stubbornly pointed to their general location in the canyon without offering any further guidance.

'It'll keep marking the canyon as the spot where the item is, but it won't lead us to the exact place.'

Jack's thoughts were interrupted by a low growl echoing through the oppressive darkness.

It was faint but persistent, like a beast lurking just out of sight, and it seemed to grow louder as they advanced.

"This way," Jack said, his voice low but firm as he gestured toward what appeared to be a tunnel opening at the canyon's edge. Its jagged entrance yawned like a mouth waiting to swallow them whole.

"This is where the sound is coming from," Jack added, his tone heavy with caution. "It could be a beast, so be prepared to fight at any moment."

Alisha tightened her grip on her staff, her sharp gaze scanning the tunnel's dim entrance. Missy clung closer to Jack, her ears twitching nervously.

Even Nephris, usually carefree and curious, hovered in the air with uncharacteristic wariness.

The group stepped into the tunnel, their footsteps echoing softly against the smooth rock walls.

Jack led the way, his senses attuned to every sound and shift in the air. The growl continued, a low vibration that reverberated through the stone, growing louder as they delved deeper.

The passageway twisted and turned, the narrow space forcing them into single file. The air grew cooler, tinged with the faint metallic scent of mana. The faint glow of light ahead gave Jack pause.

It was subtle at first, barely noticeable, but with each step, the illumination grew stronger until the source became undeniable. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire

Bright blue crystals jutted out from the walls, their radiant light bathing the tunnel in an ethereal glow. They shimmered like frozen flames, casting intricate patterns of light and shadow across the walls.

"Mana crystals," Alisha whispered, her voice tinged with awe. Her earlier confidence gave way to a rare display of wonder as her gaze swept over the brilliant formations.

[Mana Crystal!]

[A popular power source, used by alchemists to power arrays and activate their weapon puppets.]

The system prompt appeared in Jack's vision, though he paid it little mind. He was already well aware of the crystals' importance in the world of magic.

They were highly coveted, their uses ranging from powering advanced magical arrays to serving as a key component in alchemical creations. However, his focus wasn't on the crystals—they were merely a distraction from the true threat ahead.

Jack's eyes narrowed as the tunnel opened into a wider chamber. The growl that had followed them now rumbled with a visceral intensity, echoing through the space like a warning. It emanated from a hulking shadow at the far end of the cavern.

"Stay alert," Jack said, his voice a low murmur. His gaze locked on the creature before them.