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Chapter 195 – Stalemate

Author: Edward Pika
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-28 07:33:25

The mysterious man and his team finally followed the trail of marks and scent deep into the cave, slowly approaching a narrow crevice. His gaze swept over the seemingly natural pile of stones and tangled vines covering the entrance. With a quiet scoff, he crouched down and easily cleared away the disguise.

The opening was narrow—barely large enough for a woman to crawl through. He narrowed his eyes and peered into the darkness. At the far end of the cramped tunnel, he could just make out a faint figure curled up in the shadows. The dim light and tight angle made it hard to distinguish any details, but he was certain—what he sought was in there.

“The person inside,” he called out, voice gentle yet commanding, tinged with a smile that seemed to see through lies, “whoever you are, please come out. We can talk. I promise—we won’t hurt you.”

There was a brief silence. Then the figure stirred, and a cautious, slightly weak female voice responded.

“Who are you people? I’m just a traveler exp
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