484. A Possible Ally

Before Sylvester was a colossal city with towering structures crafted from dark stone. Cascades of lava flowed from its openings like waterfalls, generating a powerful heat that merged with frigid gusts from vents connected to the outside.

Clank!

Bam!

Ting!

Clank!

As Sylvester cleared his mind and focused on his surroundings, he noticed the echoes of metalwork emanating from within the city and the massive walls of the cavern, which were also adorned with cave-like structures, their entrances visible all around.

Sylvester murmured, swiftly shutting the door he had come through. Then he lowered himself to crawl and concealed himself from any vigilant gazes. "Chonky, you shall be my eyes and ears from this moment onward. However, under no circumstances are you to soar over the molten lava."

"Maxy, why do you fear?" Miraj inquired with confusion. "You easily defeated so many Dragon Snakes before. You are very strong now."