246 Oh. Oh? Oh?!

Rudy and Jane walked, but they couldn't find the exit. The further they walked, the slower Jane's steps became.

Rudy shot a glance at her and uttered, "Did you forget the way?"

"I d-didn't! It's surely ahead."

"We have been walking for about an hour if you haven't realized that yet," he remarked.

"It's not my fault! I came here after 22 years! Maybe even the pathways have changed," she responded with a shrug.

"Yeah, yeah. The princess—"

Rudy suddenly stopped as his ears twitched for some reason. Upon noticing that, Jane asked:

"What's wrong—" Rudy placed his hand on Jane's lips to stop her from speaking.

"There is someone here…." he whispered to her.

"Hmm?" Jane's eyes widened after hearing that, and she scanned the area with her eyes. "I can't see anyone, nor can I hear anyone. I don't sense any presence either. Are you sure?"

Rudy nodded and said, "I heard footsteps coming from the other side. But I don't know the distance. They could be near or far away."