Bitter Defeat

Deciding to go ahead and enter the crystal cavern, Rubina, Kai, Chloe, and Logan, along with his raptor, falcon, slime, fox, fowl, and viper, ventured in.

His goblin was too scared, and while the raptor didn't really like the enclosed space, it made an attempt to follow and help its master.

The cavern was just like before: rather chilly, mystical, and invigorating.

"Well, I don't think we have been spotted. Do you think we should try getting water or go for the crystals first?" Kai asked, and like the others, stared at the water to see if they spotted anything.

"I don't think I see anything either, but let's try getting the crystals that are around the entrance. I don't want to go near the water," Chloe replied, as everyone nodded to her suggestion.

[Hey Kryst, do you know what lives in the water?] Logan asked his slime.

[Hii, hiii, hiii,] it replied, unable to form words even through his link.