The swift disappearance of Zenobia and Councilor Devitt left Luca and the others at a loss, exchanging bewildered glances.
"What just happened? They gave up so easily and decided to run?" Nova asked, her eyes fixed on Luca in confusion.
Luca didn't respond immediately. He just furrowed his brow and stared at the spot where Zenobia had last appeared.
After a moment, the three of them spoke almost in unison.
"It's a trap! This is a setup!"
At that very instant, a deep rumble echoed from underground.
The entire cavern began to collapse rapidly.
Donlow, the closest to the exit, reacted quickly. She threw two ropes toward Luca and Nova.
"Grab the ropes! I'll get you both out!" she shouted.
Without waiting for a reply, she seized her long knife and dashed toward the tunnel with incredible speed.
Luca and Nova instinctively gripped the ropes, but they didn't completely rely on Donlow. Both of them pushed themselves harder, trying to match Donlow's speed.
