Chapter 1629 - 1088: Deep Underground
The palace of Lut Gholein, unlike any palace Duanmu Huai has seen. Typically, palaces are built upward, the higher the better. However, the palace of Lut Gholein is quite the opposite, with only two levels above ground, and dug very deep underground... It’s understandable, in this desert city full of swirling sands, opening a window means getting covered with dust. Compared to that, the underground might be dim, but at least it’s not as hot as the surface, which is quite comfortable, isn’t it?
Of course, for the guards stationed here, it’s a nightmare.
"It’s down here?"
Duanmu Huai looked at the dark staircase ahead and asked. Hearing his inquiry, the guard beside him replied tremblingly.
"Y-yes, Brave Lord... The demons appear below, and we have no way to deal with them..."
According to the king, the very bottom was originally his harem, but now it has become a playground for demons. As for the people who were originally there, most have already perished. Initially, the king was quite bold, wanting to send troops down to expel the demons and reclaim the palace, but after sending multiple teams without a word, he meekly backed down.
Currently, each passage has been completely sealed, but even so, the guards stationed at the passages are terrified, fearing the demons might suddenly rush up and kill them. In such a dark and narrow scary environment, the guards’ mentality is nearing the limit.
"I understand, leave it to me. Open it up."
"Yes..."
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s command, the guard holding the torch hurriedly stepped forward, opened the sealed iron lid, and pulled it up forcefully. Subsequently, the searchlight on Duanmu Huai’s helmet lit up, and he proceeded down the stairs.