At the bottom of a densely vegetated valley, the team proceeded along a cave at the corner of the mountain wall.
Sura led the way, because she was the smallest and could easily squeeze into narrow places. Additionally, as an Iron Core Species, she could set down iron supports along the path to reinforce the passage and prevent collapse.
Following her were Flan, Sherry, Guy, and Hexia. Flan had a considerable understanding of ancient knowledge related to ruins and could distinguish many facilities along the way and help with common issues. Sherry, being quite strong, was responsible for battle duties, while Guy provided rear support, and Hexia was the last insurance, responsible for medical aid.
The first half of the passage was very damp, with a lot of rotting material. Some of it resulted from rainwater seeping in, and there were traces of animals nesting, with visible remains and bones of small dead animals, creating an unpleasant odor.
