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Ch. 87: Treasure Hunt [5]

"There's something written here."

The group's attention turned to the white-haired boy standing on top of the altar. 

"What does it say?" 

Sylvina asked, and Adrian read it aloud.

"[I am not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but I must always be fed. What am I?]"

After a brief silence, Adrian continued.

"[Put your answer on the cauldron.]"

The group below assumed thoughtful poses, reciting the riddle in their heads, trying to find the answer.

Adrian couldn't help but scoff wryly.

'Ha. It was nothing but a child's riddle.'

Ignoring them, Adrian flicked his hand and lit the cauldron in front of him.

Before long, the ground began to shake violently, causing the group to panic.

"W-what is happening?"

As he sensed that something was amiss, Adrian swiftly leaped backward, descending from the altar.