Adam studied the elderly man's expression for a moment before asking another question.
"What kind of strange stories?"
The old man hesitated, seemingly debating whether it was worth explaining. Eventually, he let out a weary sigh.
"Most of them are probably exaggerated. You know how adventurers are. They explore some old ruins, encounter a few monsters, and suddenly the place becomes haunted in their stories."
A few of the younger adventurers laughed.
The old man ignored them and continued.
"Still, there are things about that temple that don't sit right with me. Several expeditions have gone missing over the years. Some people claimed they heard voices coming from inside the ruins, while others reported strange lights appearing in the desert at night."
"Strange lights?" Adam repeated.
"That's what they said. I can't tell you whether any of it is true. I've never been foolish enough to investigate the place myself."
