Chapter 279: Phantom Snake 1

After learning about the bet between Alex and Artemia, Isabella wished to participate as well, but she knew that now wasn't the time to be capricious; therefore, she shut down that desire.

The group advanced through the mountains to arrive at what they believe to be a town previously established by past adventurers. Because no other adventurers had made it this far, this became a ghost town; not even monsters tried to occupy this empty town; well, it was probably due to almost dead monster repelling barrier covering the town. 

''Let's leave,'' Alex said after giving one last glance at the ghost town. 

Artemia and Isabella silently followed after him, and soon they appeared in another forest; this one was a little darker than the last forest; it was eerily quiet. 

Stepping on dead branches that makes a cracking sound, Alex launched one of his throwing knives on his left. 

Pui! Thud!