Chapter 8 – Returned to past
The green stone's glow pulled them back into the scorching sands of the past. But this time, they were prepared—with language and purpose.
"Let's ask again,all three asked the ancients "do you know kyuta nobara?" But no one knows and makio says"If answers exist, they're there."
That night, they slipped past guards and torchlight, descending into the dark corridors of the colossal structure. Dust swirled, walls etched with runes they could finally read. At the heart, they stumbled upon a chamber carved with three stone slots. Two were already filled—their stones' twins.
Koto froze. "Three slots… but we only found two stones."
Before Tako could answer, they heared a lot of noises. A roar of voices echoed—soldiers had discovered their intrusion.
"OUTSIDERS!" Spears gleamed as dozens stormed in.
Cliffhanger: The ancients became hostile