The air turned stale rather quickly.
Taira and Aveena led Shakti down the flight of stairs while breathing in shallow breaths.
The steps didn't actually go on for very long.
Rather, they led to a large hole in the floor that was similar to a well.
Taira pulled Aveena into his arms and jumped in. Shakti made sure she had a solid grip on Yukiko and jumped in after them.
Unlike with the staircase, this time the descent was indeed long.
Aveena wagered that they must have fallen at least two hundred meters below the ground. And it was still another fifty before they reached the bottom.
The cavern was completely dark. Not even a single ray of light could manage to penetrate this place.
If everyone here didn't have exemplary night-vision, then they could have stumbled around down here for months at a time. If not years.
"Spooky…" Yukiko whispered. Though the child seemed more intrigued than afraid.
"I have you, princess. There's no reason to be afraid." Shakti said firmly.
