Chapter 1265

As Rafael and Dylan walked, their eyes swept over every corner, searching for any hidden passages that might connect to other areas.

Suddenly, the sound of a whip cracking echoed from ahead, followed by a muffled grunt.

Then the leader's voice rang out, sharp and angry. "Have you forgotten the rules? Keep your eyes forward. No looking around!"

The man who had been struck with the whip was the one carrying the torch in front of the leader. A deep gash appeared on his back, the mark of a brutal strike.

The man winced but didn't dare cry out. He immediately steadied himself, lifting the torch high and marching forward with steady, deliberate steps.

Rafael and Dylan exchanged glances.

The discipline here was strict.

Meanwhile, Carissa and the others had already dragged Tiberius into the passage and were moving forward. Not far ahead, a group of burly men was transporting the grain. The passage was too narrow for carts, so each man carried a heavy sack on his shoulder, trudging along with great effort.

men would likely make several trips tonight, or perhaps even over several nights, to transport all

off into several paths. Each one was sealed

way, the burly men paused to rest, but only briefly before continuing their laborious trek. The heavy

of walking, the flicker of a torch appeared ahead, signaling that someone was coming

transporting the grain. As the men were much

if Rafael was indeed lying in wait with the grain transporters, he would likely be among these men. If they didn't spot him

for them to halt,

were piled up, blocking the entire tunnel, making passage

to step forward and begin moving them. The entire operation was efficient and orderly, without a

and Dylan, a lack

grain, someone suddenly shouted, "Watch out! There

been about to carry the grain froze in alarm, hopping

were slithering about, their distinctive green bodies

rang out, calm

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