Annan and Benjamin cautiously walked down the stairs.

The stairs were covered in dust and overhead were covered with cobwebs.

Fortunately, whether it is "Evelyn" played by Annan or the young Benjamin, their height is not high. Otherwise, it's basically a two-step walk to hit a net, and a two-step walk to hit a net...... The spider family that hit was ruined.

But even so, they didn't dare to go too fast.

The dust on the ground was so thick that it was even a little slippery—

“…… It's too dirty in here, right? ”

Benjamin couldn't help but complain.

"This church ......"

Annan spoke softly, "Do you know its history, Benjamin?"

"I'm curious."

"Well, I guess I understand ......."

Although he knew that there was indeed no one here, Benjamin still subconsciously lowered his voice and said softly: "It should have been built more than a hundred years ago." Specifically...... One hundred and twenty years? It could be one hundred and twenty-eight years, well, or one hundred and eighteen years......

"Forget it, no matter. In short, it was built by the Pale Princess herself. Under the name of the 'God of Singing and Dance', use it as a frontline fortress for the Necromantic Alliance - do you know what 'stronghold' means? ”

Speaking of this, Benjamin's voice instinctively rose a little, and he gushed endlessly: "That is to say, there should have been guards here, not only that, but also city defense weapons!" As I recall, it must have had at least eighteen crossbows and a lookout—a number that scholars had roughly determined after searching the army through the royal capital and clearing the supplies. It may have other arrangements, but we don't see them anymore......"

As he spoke, his voice became softer and softer.

Benjamin paused slightly, turned around and asked with some hesitation and timidity, "You...... Don't like to hear this? ”

"I'm listening to ......"

Annan subconsciously said the sentence he had heard many times.

But he soon came to his senses, and he corrected and replaced it with a more acceptable euphemism to Benjamin:

"I'm a little scared, Benjamin."

Annan made a very low voice, but in the unmanned corridor, it was enough for Benjamin to hear clearly: "Just say whatever you want, don't stop ......"

“…… Oh, that's good. ”

Benjamin was stunned for a moment, and then attributed it to the fact that Evelyn might be a little afraid of the dark.

So he simply cleared his throat and began to show off his knowledge in a serious way:

"Can you imagine, Evelyn? The eighteen huge bone crossbows the size of bed crossbows were set up on the ceiling - enemies from all sides couldn't get around! It only takes four or five seconds for a single bolt to be fired, but a bone arrow with a soul will chase it like a wild dog! Every shot is sure to hit! That's pretty cool! I think that at that time, it must have been more than just the believers of the Buried Mother-in-law who came to encircle and suppress the Necromantic Alliance. Because these bed crossbows should be prepared for ordinary people......

"Oh yes! And evil spirits! ”

Benjamin's voice grew louder when he spoke of his excitement, and he exclaimed, "You know, Evelyn, the priests of the Pale Princess, who can come out of her body like an evil spirit!"

"Ordinary people can't see them at all, only a white glow...... Yes, the teacher told me that the Pale Tide is made up of evil spirits, you say it's amazing! ”

For some reason, Benjamin's words rang in Annan's ears, especially loudly.

He even suddenly felt a little in a trance—

After a sudden whirlwind, Annan's hand grabbed Benjamin's hand and suddenly emptied.

He stumbled and slid down several steps.

Fortunately, he was already very close to the tail, so none of them accidentally fell.

“…… Not. Benjie ......"

Annan grinned and slowly stood up from the ground.

Halfway through his speech, he was suddenly stunned.

The light of the green fire above his head was still extinguished.

"Benjamin?"

Annan shouted softly.

But in the darkness, there was no answer.

He frowned slightly, and subconsciously opened the task list.

Annan's whole body stopped.

I saw that the task read:

【Main Quest: Homecoming】

【Keep the body intact】

[Don't talk to anyone]

[Back to Reality]

“…… What's the situation? ”

Annan blurted out.

He was baffled by this.

He's ...... Back again?

These two tasks are not over?

The art of nesting dolls left and right?

Annan hesitated for a moment, whether to go back up or continue to explore below.

He thought about it for a while, but decided to move on.

Evelyn had previously entered the dream at the water's edge, so it was lifted when he returned to the water's edge. And now...... Annan didn't dare to guarantee that if he went back again, he would be able to lift.

And without Benjamin's lights, it's better to go up the stairs...... It's hard to get down the stairs.

So Annan groped against the wall and continued to walk forward.

Annan remembers that after entering the basement, he walked all the way to the end. After passing by the "prison" at the beginning, there is a passage at the end to turn right.

I don't know if the guard in the left passage of the prison is still there when he comes back this time......

Fortunately, he was lucky.

Until Annan followed the wall on the right side and rubbed to the end of the corridor, he didn't hear any footsteps.

He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

OK...... It should not be there.

It's so dark in here after all. Evelyn, on the other hand, had no dark vision at all, and could only barely see where the walls were through the little light that leaked in so that they wouldn't hit them.

But after Annan walked around the long corridor, he finally saw a little light-

Is it a candle?

Annan was a little curious, but also a little vigilant.

If there is a candle, it means that there must be someone there!

But when Annan moved forward halfway to the corner corridor in the silent basement, he suddenly heard two loud noises behind him!

"Boom! Boom! ”

…… What's moving?

Annan's pupils shrank slightly.

Annan didn't feel intimidated, but immediately stopped and crouched down to narrow his target.

He regretted it a little - he should have returned to the entrance first and grabbed the bladed chain.

However, Annan still narrowed his eyes slightly and quietly touched back.

If anyone were going to pass by here...... Annan had plenty of self-confidence to fall down and strangle the moment it passed the corner!

But before Annan slowly walked around the corner, he was suddenly stunned.

Loud noise...... There were six strokes.

…… Six?

With a bang, Annan heard the familiar sound of the prison door being kicked open.

Then, there was the sound of chains dragging on the ground.

“…… Hey? ”

Annan snorted softly.

He suddenly felt a little tingling in his scalp—

At that moment, Annan seemed to understand something.

The soft cry of the girl around the corner......

Fresh water trails on the ground......

The quest requirements for not talking to anyone......

What I saw when I entered the dungeon before...... It's my current self!

Without thinking, Annan ran towards the bright place—

According to this logic, the person who lit the candle at the end of the corner is most likely also "Evelyn"!

- It's the future Evelyn!

(End of chapter)