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Chapter 202
The climb up the mountain took two hours in complete darkness. They moved in pairs, using hand signals and staying low to avoid detection from the wraith patrols below. The smaller cave entrances were exactly where Anna had spotted them, but getting inside proved more complicated than expected."This one's blocked," Cabin whispered, peering into a cave opening that had been sealed with metal bars. "Looks like prison bars, but installed from the inside.""Same here," Zoe reported from another entrance. "Whatever's happening down there, they don't want people getting out.""Or getting in," Liam added grimly.They tried six different cave entrances before finding one that wasn't sealed. The opening was narrow and partially hidden behind fallen rocks, which probably explained why it had been overlooked by whoever was running this operation."I'll go first," Miko said, squeezing through the gap. The cave beyond was pitch black and smelled of unwashed bodies and something else that made his
Chapter 201
They rested in the stable zone for twelve hours, taking shifts to keep watch while the others recovered from the chaos of unstable reality. When they finally moved out, the landscape had changed again.The wild distortions were gone, replaced by something that looked almost normal. Rolling hills covered in gray grass stretched toward a massive mountain that dominated the horizon. The sky was still purple, but it stayed purple instead of shifting colors every few minutes."This feels too easy," Cabin said, looking around suspiciously. "After all that chaos, why is everything suddenly normal?""Maybe we're getting close to wherever we're supposed to be," Zoe suggested. "The mission briefing mentioned stable areas near the target location.""Or maybe it's a trap," Garcia added pessimistically.Liam checked his instruments. For the first time since entering the deeper Abyss, they were giving consistent readings. "My equipment says we're about five miles from the target coordinates. That m
Chapter 200
The reality distortions got worse the deeper they traveled.What had started as occasional weirdness became constant chaos. Gravity shifted directions without warning, making them stumble sideways when they expected to walk forward. Colors changed meaning, so green became hot and red became cold. Sound traveled in visible waves that could knock you down if you weren't careful."This is making me sick," Garcia said, holding her stomach as another wave of spatial distortion washed over them."Don't think about it too hard," Liam advised, though he looked pretty green himself. "The more you try to make sense of it, the worse it gets.""Easy for you to say," Zoe muttered. She'd just tried to create a simple water shield and ended up with what looked like liquid fire that froze everything it touched. "At least your wind techniques are still working sometimes.""Sometimes being the key phrase," Liam replied. His latest attempt at air manipulation had created a miniature tornado that spun up
Chapter 199
The landscape changed after they left the giant territory behind.Where the red stone plateau had been harsh but predictable, this new region felt like walking through a fever dream. The ground shifted between solid rock and something that looked like crystallized shadow. Trees grew upside down with their roots reaching toward the purple sky. In the distance, structures that might have been buildings flickered in and out of existence."This place makes my head hurt," Cabin said, rubbing his temples. "It's like trying to focus on something that doesn't want to be seen.""Reality distortion," Liam explained, consulting his instruments. The readings were going crazy. His compass spun wildly before settling on directions that shouldn't exist. "The deeper we go, the less stable everything becomes.""Define unstable," Zoe asked, then immediately got her answer when she tried to create a water barrier. Instead of flowing normally, the water moved in slow spirals that defied gravity, eventual
Chapter 198
The checkpoint was more thorough than airport security. Each expedition member had to pass through multiple scanners that beeped and hummed while analyzing their elemental signatures. They provided DNA samples, blood tests, and detailed medical examinations. Their equipment was inspected piece by piece, marked with tracking devices, and logged into computer systems.The technician scanning Miko's details looked up from his tablet. "Subject Miko Asterion, elemental classification dual-aspect ash and fire, expedition role team leader. You're awfully young for expedition leader.""Age doesn't matter in the Abyss," Miko replied."If you say so, kid."The processing took almost two hours. One by one, each team member passed through the security stations, answered questions about their abilities, and received their specialized equipment. When they emerged on the other side, they were wearing identical black uniforms with built-in armor plating and enough gadgets to outfit a spy movie."I fe
Chapter 197
Miko was checking his gear for the third time when his door burst open."Guess what!" Akiya practically bounced into the room, waving an official document. "We're coming with you!""What?"Anna stepped forward with a huge smile. "Official invitation to join the Keth'mor Expedition. All four of us."Miko stared at the papers they were shoving in his face. Imperial seals, signatures from General Voss, everything looked legitimate."How?" he asked."Don't ask questions," Liam grinned. "Just be happy we get to watch your back in hell.""They said the expedition needed support personnel," Aria added, though something in her voice suggested there was more to the story. "Healers, tactical analysts, communication specialists.""And general badasses," Akiya finished.For the first time in days, Miko felt genuinely happy. He'd been dreading the idea of going into the Abyss without his team, leaving them behind while he faced unknown dangers with people he barely knew."This is incredible," he s
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