---- Chapter 2817 Mount Lourneau''s Harmony Cavern sat before them, and Andrew lifted his head to take in the sight of the dark, endless tunnel. Nothing on either side looked unusual, yet the pitch-ck interior swallowed all light and gave off a chilling, unnatural darkness. Two martial saint-level apprentices guarded the entrance year- round, and once they confirmed Andrew hade under Roman''s orders, they asked no further questions. However, one of them still warned him, "Sir, the cave is extremely dangerous inside.
The illusions strike from your deepest fears, and every one of them can kill. And entering with a body this injured... Forgive me for saying this, but you must think twice." Andrew smiled. "Thank you for the warning, but I''ve made up my mind." The apprentice nodded briefly and stepped aside. Valerie spoke up worriedly. "This cave gives me the creeps, like something cold and sinister is lurking inside. Andrew, maybe we shouldn''t go in. Let''s try another way!" Andrew shook his head. "Valerie, trust me. Using external force ---- to break the seal on my energy core has already proven impossible.
An opportunity like this is rare, and I have to take it. Looking across the entire Holtrien, this ce might be my only shot. If I can''t find Mr. Johnston, then I can''t let any other opportunity slip by." Valerie was still uneasy. "Just promise me you''ll be careful. Remember, if there''s any danger, call out, and I''ll save you. Andrew, promise me you''ll be okay, and nothing bad will happen. Andrew nodded at her, signaling for Valerie to help position him at the cave entrance. Then, he struggled forward, moving slowly and with difficulty into the cave.
A soft ripple brushed across his face like he was being pushed through water, and a cold shudder shot through him as the world instantly changed. He found himself inside a warped, glowing, multicolored space, and when he turned back, the entrance and Valerie werepletely gone. Taking a deep breath, Andrew forced himself forward into the unknown because he had to see for himself what made the Harmony Cavern so legendary. However, before he could gather his thoughts, the space warped again, and someone suddenly appeared in front of him. Andrew stared in shock.
A young soldier stood there with paint streaked across his face ---- and a tactical uniform on his back, looking no older than 18, and he grinned at Andrew with bright, innocent eyes. "Captain!" The word hit Andrew like a thunderbolt, and his body trembled violently. "Nn Hall!" His voice came out hoarse and rough. Nn was the youngest member of Iron Cavalry, who had died when he was barely 18 years old. His father back home had arranged an engagement for him. Once that overseas mission ended, he was nning to ask Andrew for leave to go home and see his childhood sweetheart.
Unfortunately, he never got to fulfill that wish. The way Nn died suddenly reyed in Andrew''s mind like a movie: his chest was ripped open, the corners of his mouth were torn, his eyes were wide open and filled with terror. Andrew''s throat tightened because there was no way a dead man could be standing right in front of him. "Captain, long time no see!" Nn greeted Andrew cheerfully. Andrew shook his head, muttering, "You''re not Nn. He''s already dead!" Nn''s expression suddenly twisted as he charged at Andrew ---- and screamed, "Yes, I''m dead. I''m here to take your life!
Why didn''t you save me? Huh? Why did you survive alone? You said you''d bring us all home! You said you''d protect us for the rest of our lives! I hate you! I hate that you didn''t save me back then!"