BXBX NOVEL Chapter 137: Final Clash [4]
"I-I can\'t move," one man complained under his breath, his eyes wide in horror as he tried to move his limbs, which had become immobile at this crucial moment. He stiffly turned his neck around and noticed that he wasn\'t the only one struck with fear... all the others were in the same state.
"W-why! Why can\'t we move!"
"Do something, Sheriff!"
"T-this pressure... it\'s forcing me to my knees!"
"I don\'t want to die!"
Captain Bofan stared at the people, cold glints flashing across his eyes. Despite their pleas for him to act, Bofan looked away, his attention fixed on the mouth of the cavern where he believed the powerful Elemental beast was.
He had warned these people about the dangers of the Elemental Beast, and instead of heeding his advice, they had hurled insults at him. Offended, he didn\'t spare them a second glance. What they were experiencing now was a result of their own greed and foolishness.
Unlike the panicked crowd, the members of the temporary alliance were mostly unaffected. Having already faced the elemental beast\'s aura before, their reactions were far more restrained. The only issue was the drastic drop in temperature, which made their breath turn into mist.
"Should we head in?" Brolly asked, his eyes alight with fierce determination. "Judging from the direction of the aura, the beast is definitely inside the cavern."
Reyes shook his head as he watched some brave or reckless individuals slowly advancing despite the chilling aura. He glanced at Brolly and responded quietly, "Not yet. Let\'s see how far they\'ll go. In fact, if possible, I want them to draw the beast out. Our plan requires us to be in an open space without hindrance. Fighting inside that cave would only hinder us."
Nods of agreement circulated amongst the group. They stood back, their attention suddenly caught by a middle-aged man leading those who had mustered enough willpower to advance. Unlike the others sweating profusely in the cold, he seemed unaffected.
Captain Bofan narrowed his eyes at the man, who didn\'t appear to be an Awakened at all. He wore glasses and had a receding hairline. Dressed entirely in black, he looked more like someone who should be working in education.
"Who is he?" Captain Bofan whispered, and one of his subordinates who was familiar with the middle-aged man, rushed over and briefed him.
"So his name is Orion?" Bofan wondered, his expression thoughtful. He knew most of the powerful Awakened in Coastal City, but this was the first time he had heard of this person.
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Professor Orion felt the strain in his muscles as he drew closer. The cold intensified, and the chilling aura pressed down on him like a mountain. But he pressed on, his eyes shining with determination.
Unlike the others driven by monetary gain, Orion sought the beast for a different reason: he wanted to confirm if the historical accounts were true. He wanted to see if there truly was a powerful beast capable of turning an entire city into a frozen landscape.
This was a dangerous endeavor that could get him killed, but it wasn\'t his first time taking such risks. As an archaeologist, he always felt a strong urge to explore ancient ruins and touch history. As an Awakened with power, he was confident he could emerge unscathed.
Soon enough, he stepped into the cavern where the aura was strongest. His expression gradually changed as discomfort set in, but as he pushed deeper into the cavern, he couldn\'t bear it any longer. Sweat rolled off his body, and his knees buckled as he collapsed to the ground.
Fortunately, he had reached a large opening. Orion\'s eyes lit up immediately when he saw numerous beast cores scattered carelessly around the room.
Orion didn\'t consider himself materialistic, but seeing these treasures pulled the strings of greed in his heart. However, he soon noticed he wasn\'t alone. Ahead, Orion spotted two youths in a prison-like structure made entirely of ice.
"Hey, you! Help us get out of here!" Ren called out to Orion, his voice barely above a whisper. It carried a mix of command and fear, as if he feared being overheard.
Not noticing the looming shadow behind him, Orion didn\'t bother replying; his focus was elsewhere.
Just inches away from the ice prison lay two beautiful Elemental Crystals, faintly illuminating the dark cavern.
Given his knowledge, Orion needed only a glance to confirm they were Elemental Crystals.
Orion quickly deduced that the reason these two were trapped was likely their attempt to take the crystals. \'They probably tried to take the crystals,\' he noted, shaking his head in disappointment. Because of his vast experience, Orion knew that If treasure was easily visible, there would always be hidden mechanisms activated upon attempted theft—a lesson he had learned the hard way.
"Hey, get us out of here before it returns!" Ren shouted, his voice louder. Ignoring them, Orion hesitated; he didn\'t know these people and wouldn\'t risk getting trapped by playing hero.
His intention was to grab the crystals and escape. He would have to abandon the beast cores, as they might also be trapped, but the Elemental Crystals were within reach.
Since the trap had already been triggered, Orion was certain there wouldn\'t be another. The crystals were now his!
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