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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 511: When Starting to Move, First Clarify Your Objective.
Chapter 511: When Starting to Move, First Clarify Your Objective.
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As soon as my blurred vision returned to normal, I instinctively gripped the hilt of my sword, scanning my surroundings. My eyes darted quickly, but it seemed there was no movement other than from our group.
Hmm. It doesnt look like well be ambushed right away. However, this place
Nyaa. Whys it so bright in here, nya?
The room we were in was a small, stone chamber roughly five meters in length and width, with a ceiling about three meters high. A single door stood at the front, making it a closed-off space. There were no visible sources of lightno lamps, torches, or any such fixtures.
And yet, the room was as bright as a sunny day outdoors. While Nyamcket and Zurich wandered around curiously, puzzled by the strange glow, I no, wewe had seen something like this before.
Hey, Ed, Tia began hesitantly. This scenery feels familiar to me somehow.
Funny, I was about to say the same thing. Though, maybe its just a coincidence.
The resemblance was undeniable. It was just like the dungeon world where Anemo had once been. A world where the rooms, carved entirely from stone, seemed to be illuminated by an invisible, almost unnatural source of light.
However, just because it looked similar didnt mean it was the same. That place had been a fusion of despair and innovationan unholy miracle born of both the Demon Kings power and humanitys darker tendencies. Could such a feat be replicated by some ancient civilization? Or wait.
(If Lukas involved, then yeah, they could probably pull it off.)
After all, the one who had brought us here was none other than Luka, a divine envoy. We already knew that even as fragments, he could manipulate the distant past. If this ancient civilization had been given knowledge or technology by Luka herself, recreating something like this wasnt so far-fetched.
Actually, could Lukas personal power alone have managed it? I didnt know enough to say for sure. Either way, speculating wouldnt change much, so I decided to focus on the present.
Hm. There doesnt seem to be anything remarkable in here, Zurich muttered, straightening his glasses. Given the grandeur of the entrance, I thought there might at least be a warning sign or instructions.
It seemed that while I was lost in thought, Zurich had finished his inspection of the room. Unlike the uneven surfaces of the older ruins, this place was constructed with precision. The walls and floors were neatly aligned, made of perfectly uniform stones. There werent even scratches or markings to suggest any significant wear. With so little to examine, his investigation likely hadnt yielded much.
Nyaa. Should we go outside, Sensei? Nyamcket asked, tail swishing.
Hmm, yes. If theres no trace of a teleportation array here, theres no point in staying. Lets move on.
Ill open the door, I volunteered. Tia, watch over the two of them.
Got it. Both of you, stay close to me, Tia urged, holding her bow with her usual composed grace.
Understood. Ill be careful, Zurich remarked.
Roger that, nya! Nyamcket chirped.
Once I confirmed that Tia had properly positioned herself to guard them, I approached the rooms only exit. The door had no visible locks. Turning the handle, I opened it cautiously, stepping partway through to get a better look.
Its a corridor. Long and narrow, I reported back. Cant see the end of it. The width is about two meters, Id say. No signs of enemies or traps right now. I can see a few closed doors further down.
While I could provide that much from my observation alone, neither my [Akashic Compass] nor [Auto-Mapping] skills would work in this situation. I didnt know the exact scope of Lukas restrictions on cheating, so I had to limit the use of my exile skills as much as possible.
For now, it seems safe to step out. Just tread carefully.
Understood. Lets go, Tia confirmed.
Right, Zurich agreed.
Nyaa, Nyamucket purred.
Tia led the other two into the corridor while I took the rear, remaining on high alert. As their curious eyes examined the strange stone passage, Zurichs gaze locked onto one door in particular.
Hmm? That door Nyamcket, could you lift me up to take a closer look?
Sure thing, nya! the cat-kin cheerfully replied, hoisting Zurich up with ease. She squinted at the markings etched into the surface of the door, his expression suddenly lighting up.
Lunaritia-kun, could you try closing the door we just came through? Zurich asked.
The door? Uh, sure, Tia replied, stepping over to comply. The moment the door clicked shut, more words revealed themselves on its surface, illuminated faintly by the glowing room.
Zurich studied the lettering, then grinned with satisfaction, signaling for Nyamcket to put him down. Adjusting his glasses with a flourish, he turned toward us triumphantly.
Listen carefully, everyone. The door we passed through is labeled Ardakakema District Workers Rest Area Exit. Meanwhile, the one ahead of us says, Ardakakema District Workers Rest Area Entrance. In other words
You mean theres a teleportation array in the next room? One that leads back to the ruins we came from? Tia guessed.
Exactly, Zurich confirmed with a smirk.
Her sharp deduction drew my attention. If there was even a chance this deduction was correct, we had to act on it.
Ed-kun Zurich continued, Could I trouble you to open that door next?
Of course. Leave it to me.
Explorationespecially in potentially dangerous placeswas my job. Taking point, I moved to open the next door. Like the previous one, it wasnt locked, but as it swung inward
Aaand nothing, I muttered.
What do you mean, nothing? Zurich asked, stepping beside me.
Its empty. Just like the first room, but without any glowing floor tiles or lights. Its not dangerous, thoughyoull have to see for yourself.
He and Tia entered cautiously, examining the barren space. The two of them took time inspecting every corner, but their expressions grew grim as they worked.
It seems this wont do, Zurich eventually concluded.
Wait, do you mean we cant get back, nya? Nyamukets ears twitched nervously.
Partially correct, Zurich admitted. Lunaritia-kun helped me confirm this, but while theres definitely a teleportation array here, its not functional.
The issue is the lack of magic flow, Tia explained. The array cant operate without a steady source of energy.
I frowned. So, what? Couldnt we power it using your magic?
Its not that simple, Tia replied, shaking her head. Even if I put everything I had into it, it would barely be enough to send one person throughand Id probably die in the process. So, no, thats not an option.
Got it. Plan B, then, I said firmly. Using Tias life was out of the question.
Still, Zurich interjected, this isnt all bad news. The teleportation array exists, which means if we can locate a proper source of mana, reactivating it should be possible.
Given how brightly lit these ruins were, the notion that a powerful energy source might be nearby wasnt far-fetched. Now we just needed to find it.
So, our current goal is to find this magic source, right? I summarized. Once we secure enough power, we can reactivate the array and head back.
Precisely. Well prioritize returning safely while remaining vigilant during our search, Zurich confirmed, his tone calm but focused.
Teleported by Lucas instructions to the mysterious Dashiketama Ruins. The course of action there was determined simply by exploring these first two rooms.
