Chapter 169: The Man and The Myth, The Truth Unveils

"Stay close, Ghouls might be lurking,"

Saggam warned, her voice trembling as her eyes darted nervously to the openings in the walls and ceiling of the narrow path they tread.

The revelation of a route to Ghoul land through this subterranean passage left Hilde, Sven, and Blaze in shock. The elders' conclave was situated at the heart of their world, a mere three-hour journey from their current location. Walking above ground would have taken a week or more, especially if they faced a Ghoul onslaught.

The path they navigated was labyrinthine, filled with countless twists and turns. Every few meters, they encountered multiple paths; a wrong turn could lead them astray or into a Ghoul nest.

"Everyone, are you okay?"

Saggam asked, panting heavily. Their relentless march for nearly two hours had left her breathless. Despite suggestions for a break, she dismissed them, insisting it would delay their mission.