The two of them walked through the pitch-black mining tunnel, with only the faint light from the lighting crystal illuminating the road ahead. The collapse was clearly not limited to the area where they had fought earlier. Brand saw traces of collapses everywhere, with piles of dirt and rocks blocking most of the passage.
In some places, it was completely blocked. Although Brand could break through the dirt and stones himself, he chose to take detours most of the time to avoid triggering a second collapse.
Qian leaned against Brand, clearly feeling the strong heartbeat of the young lord. She felt her own heart racing. The red-haired girl blushed. She felt that she should say something to break the awkward silence, but her mind was in a turmoil, and she didn't know where to begin.
After thinking it over, she could only change the subject and asked, "Where are the others?"
