Adam's back turned cold.
The ravings attacked him relentlessly, trying to induce madness in him. But the lotus kept the mental corruption at bay.
Until now, he had only read about it in the founder's journal. But now, he truly felt it. The source of the corruption was within his reach. All he needed to do was descend into the cavern below.
But unsurprisingly, he found himself unable to. Despite clearing his mind of the fog of fear, he still couldn't stop the sheer dread from seeping into his bones. His legs constantly trembled in horror.
Yet, he did not step back. Even though he was afraid, he stood his ground. His hand around the Staff of Calamity tightened as he thought to himself:
So this is it!
Upon setting foot inside the skull tomb, he realized a few things.
Firstly, he learned why he felt the familiar air of the spirit world in this valley. It turned out… that the cavern below him was deeply connected to that mystical realm.
