Confrontation in the Depths

"Wow… it's so dirty and wide. Will I be able to find any traces in here?" Abel muttered.

—Hey, it might be a little difficult.

Shuguri also seemed embarrassed, blinking quietly. It couldn't be helped. The underground space they encountered was truly enormous. It felt as if the entire inside of the cliff had been hollowed out.

"My head hurts. Why would anyone hide in a place like this?"

—But it's not like there are no signs at all. He's definitely in there.

"It's a relief to hear that, but how long will it take to figure this all out?"

—All you can do is keep looking. Maybe just getting close will be enough. You'll feel his energy getting stronger.

"Alright. Let's do this."

Abel cautiously began to search the cave's interior, relying on the faint light from a glowstone. About 30 minutes later, as he ventured deeper inside—

*Pavababak!*

"Ugh!" he groaned as bright lights suddenly flared from different directions.