Chapter 212 The Villain Lady Arrives 40
The third prince slowly sat up straight. Although he was weak, there was a cold light in his eyes.
"Tariq, Alice, and Orlando, what we are facing now is not only a test of survival, but also an exploration of the limits of human nature. Since the path of courage has been destroyed, we can only move forward and find the unknown way out."
Orlando nodded in agreement. He continued to check the Third Prince's wounds and said in a deep voice:
"Your Highness is right, but we must act with caution. This alien space is full of dangers, and the temptation of treasure is irresistible. We must stay awake to avoid falling into the same predicament again."
Alice gently stroked her chest, as if to calm her heartbeat that was accelerating due to nervousness, and she suggested:
"Perhaps, we can use the power of these treasures, but in a more rational way. For example, we can study those magic scrolls to see if there are any clues that can lead us to a way out."
When Tariq heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. He quickly took out several relatively complete magic scrolls from his arms and unfolded them one by one.
"Most of these scrolls contain ancient spells and rituals, but...wait, this one!"
His voice suddenly rose and he pointed at one of the yellowed parchments.
"It mentions the 'Gate of Time and Space', which is said to be a powerful magic that can travel through different spaces and times. However, it requires extremely complex preparations and powerful magical support." Tariq said as he carefully studied the words on the scroll with a frown on his face.
Upon hearing this, the Third Prince's eyes flashed with hope. "The Gate of Time and Space...if it can really be opened, it may be the key to our escape from here. Orlando, you have profound magical attainments, can you try to decipher and activate it?"
Orlando took the scroll and read it carefully, then looked troubled. "This magic is indeed powerful, but the materials required are extremely rare and require extremely precise magical control. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to find all the necessary materials here."
"But we have to try, right?" Alice encouraged, her eyes full of perseverance and courage. "Perhaps, in this alien space, we have what we need."
After discussion, everyone decided that Orlando would be responsible for researching and preparing the magic to open the gate of time and space, while Tariq and Alice would be responsible for exploring the surroundings to look for possible materials and clues.
Because the third prince was seriously injured, he was placed in a relatively safe place to rest and was also responsible for supervising the overall situation.
With the decision made, the four of them divided the work clearly and took action quickly. Orlando sat on a flat rock, closed his eyes and began to try to transform the knowledge on the scroll into a practical plan.
Tariq and Alice held hands and carefully moved among the rocks and wreckage, their eyes searching every inch of land, not missing any possible clues.
On the other side, on the altar, the battle had just subsided, and the air was still filled with thick blood and despair.
The Iron Blood Mercenaries and the survivors of the Shadow Temple were supposed to be partners fighting side by side, but now they are once again in chaos because of the temptation of treasure. Their eyes no longer have the determination and trust of the past, but are replaced by greed and madness.
"These gold coins, these gems, are all mine!" a mercenary shouted, swinging his sword at his companions.
"No, you won't succeed!" The priest of the Shadow Temple was not willing to be outdone. He also waved his staff and released dark magic in an attempt to devour his opponent.
This fratricide caused by greed made the already dilapidated altar even more devastated. Blood stained the ground red, and the gold coins and gems flashed in the blood, looking particularly dazzling.
However, amidst this chaos, there were a few people who remained sane.
They witnessed all this, their hearts filled with pain and regret, but they were powerless to change the status quo. They could only pray silently, hoping that someone could stop this disaster and get everything back on track.
At the same time, Tariq and Alice found a hidden cave in the ruins. The entrance of the cave was covered by vines and stones, and it was difficult to find its existence without careful search.
The two looked at each other, and a strong curiosity surged in their hearts. "This place looks a little unusual, maybe we can find what we need."
Tariq said softly, then drew out his long sword and carefully cut through the vines to clear a passage. Alice followed closely behind, holding a short sword tightly in her hand in case of any accidents.
As they went deeper into the cave, an ancient and mysterious atmosphere filled them. The walls of the cave were inlaid with glowing gems, lighting their way forward.
"Look! What is that?" Alice pointed forward, her voice trembling. Deep in the cave, there was an ancient stone table, on which were placed all kinds of rare treasures, including the kind of treasures that they had seen before that could control people's minds.
But the most eye-catching thing was a crystal ball that emitted a soft light, as if it contained infinite power. Tariq walked forward quickly and looked at the crystal ball carefully. "Is this... the key to opening the door of time and space?"
There was a hint of uncertainty in his voice, but more of excitement. Alice also came over, her eyes flashing with curiosity and anticipation. "Maybe, let's take it back to show Orlando."
The two carefully picked up the crystal ball, fearing any mishaps. They knew that this crystal ball might be their only hope of escaping from this place.
When they returned to the place where the Third Prince and Orlando were with the crystal ball, they found that the situation had become worse. The once dead bodies were now alive and only had the instinct to kill. They were approaching their hiding place, and Orlando was anxiously waiting for their return.
"You're finally back!" Orlando saw them as if he had seen a savior, "Quick, give me this, we have to activate the space-time gate as soon as possible."
Tariq and Alice quickly handed the crystal ball to Orlando. Orlando took the crystal ball, with a hint of determination in his eyes.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and began to follow the instructions on the scroll, mobilizing the magic power in his body and preparing to activate the gate of time and space.
As Orlando's magic was injected, the crystal ball began to emit a dazzling light, and the entire space seemed to be enveloped by this power. The air around it began to twist, forming a huge vortex. The center of the vortex seemed to be connected to another unknown world.
"Hurry, we have to go in!" Orlando shouted, and rushed into the vortex first. Tariq and Alice followed closely behind, and the third prince also took a difficult step with the support of Orlando.
Just when they were about to completely disappear in the vortex, the out-of-control corpses seemed to feel the threat of this force, and they stopped fighting and chased after them.