Alka stepped forward and pushed hard along the crevice, revealing a clearly man-made tunnel before the three of them. This tunnel had been dug very large, at least four or five meters high, apparently not just for personal convenience; it had certainly also been designed to facilitate the transportation of certain things downwards.
As the tunnel opened, the sound of the sea ebbing and flowing seemed to drift from afar. A fresh fragrance and the salty, damp scent of the sea instantly grew strong inside.
It was almost certain that a cave below connected to the sea beneath the Island, very likely an underground river. It was highly probable that this basement, or even the Governor's Mansion above it, had been deliberately constructed because of this underlying cave.
Since the tunnel was large enough not to hinder Pororo's movements, he moved directly ahead of the other two, clearing the path. After all, he was thick-skinned and sturdy, with a strong and tall physique.
