Calamity up ahead

After venturing into the forest for several more hours, Aldric stumbled upon a cave and quickly set up camp. He deftly skinned the rabbit using a sharp, slender rock he found nearby, muttering to himself, "This should do the trick." With the rabbit's skin removed, Aldric placed it over the fire to cook. The tantalizing aroma of the sizzling meat filled the air, causing Abyss's mouth to water in anticipation.

"You look absolutely delectable," Aldric exclaimed, his mouth watering uncontrollably. He couldn't resist taking a piece of the rabbit's leg and savoring its succulent flavor. "Oomaieee, my goodness," he exclaimed, his taste buds dancing with delight. After relishing every last bite and satiating his hunger, Aldric decided it was time to explore the depths of the cave.

As Aldric delved deeper into the cave, Aldric suddenly heard a voice in his mind. It was the System, alerting him to the presence of valuable minerals in the vicinity. Intrigued, Aldric scanned his surroundings and discovered a collection of shiny rocks scattered on the cave floor. He carefully picked them up, realizing they were barium metals.

[The user has found banium metal. It is advised to store them in the inventory for processing,]the System informed Aldric. Eager to make the most of his discovery, Aldric stowed away the barium metals and initiated the metal refinement and processing, as instructed by the System. He sighed, realizing he would have to wait for approximately nine minutes for the process to complete. In the meantime, he decided to continue exploring the cave.

Author: Banium is mixture of Sodium and barium metal commonly used in crafting of weapons and shields for it burst properties.

As Aldric ventured further into the depths, he stumbled upon various other metals, including iron, mithril, and copper. The cave seemed to be a treasure trove of valuable resources. However, his attention was soon drawn to a peculiar sight—a wall adorned with ancient runic letters. Intrigued, Aldric pondered their meaning.

To his astonishment, Aldric found himself able to decipher the runic letters. "Looks like the All-knowledge blessing has kicked in," he thought, marveling at his newfound ability. As he read the inscriptions, a sense of foreboding washed over him. The wall bore a clear warning, urging him not to proceed any further into the cave due to the presence of a dormant calamity. Aldric couldn't ignore the gravity of the message.

"A calamity in a place like this? It must be some kind of joke," Aldric muttered to himself. Despite his skepticism, he knew better than to disregard such a dire warning. Just as Aldric was about to retreat to his camp, the runic letters on the wall suddenly began to glow, and the seemingly impenetrable barrier crumbled into dust before his eyes.

A mixture of shock and confusion overwhelmed Abyss. "What in the world just happened?" Aldric exclaimed, unable to contain his astonishment. The once-solid wall had vanished, revealing a path that beckoned him further into the unknown depths of the cave. With a mixture of trepidation and curiosity, Aldric hesitated for a moment before summoning his courage and stepping forward, ready to face whatever awaited him in the mysterious darkness ahead.