BXBX NOVEL Chapter 872: Lava
"It\'s safe here for now," he said, indicating the area behind the waterfall. "The lava never hits this area directly, but we can\'t stay for long."
Kaizen nodded, looking towards the cave hidden by the waterfall. "Let\'s take shelter there and discuss our next move."
Carefully, the group moved through the safe area and into the cave. The contrast between the oppressive heat outside and the relative coolness inside the cave was striking. The rocky walls were jagged and rough, the sound of dripping water echoed in the dark chambers.
"We have some time before we need to move on," said Kaizen, looking at his companions. "Og\'tharoz, explain to us how we intend to find the entrance to hell."
The demon took a deep breath, gathering his memories and knowledge of Muspelheim. "Muspehleim is a place of constant change. The rock formations move, the lava flows and everything seems to be in eternal flux. The entrance to hell is no ordinary door. It\'s more like a passage between dimensions, a portal that opens in specific places and for a limited time."
"We need to find one of these places and wait for the right moment to cross." Alina explained.
Kaizen looked at her in confusion. "What? Og\'tharoz and I didn\'t have much to talk about when you went out sometimes, so we got into this subject at one time or another."
"She\'s right," agreed Og\'tharoz. "There are natural markers that indicate the proximity of these portals. Charred towers, rocks carved by fire, crystalline formations rarefied by the intensity of the heat. We must look for these signs."
Everyone looked at each other, absorbing the information. The task seemed challenging, but not impossible.
"Let\'s split up into groups," suggested Alina. "That way we can cover more ground and increase our chances of success."
Kaizen agreed. "Good idea. Og\'tharoz, you can fly, you\'ll go east. Alina, you too, so you can go west. Jayaa, Xisrith, and Andrew, it\'s too dangerous to leave here if you can\'t fly, please stay here. Bloody Lily and I will fly too, she\'ll go south and I\'ll go north.
Everyone pay attention to the signs and report any findings."
Everyone set off in a different direction from Muspelheim. However, Kaizen looked to the north, where he was supposed to go, and saw only a large mountain, so he said:
"I think I\'ll go south with you."
"Doing everything you can to stay close to me, huh? All right, I like that." Bloody Lily replied as her red wings beat the air.
Kaizen and Blood Lily flew south, away from the cave and further into the chaotic landscape of Muspelheim. The currents of hot air enveloped them, making them feel the weight of the heat and pressure, but they kept determination in their hearts.
As they flew over the fiery terrain, Kaizen carefully observed every detail.
Charred rocks rose up like black towers, the intense glow of the lava created undulating patterns on the ground, and the distortion of the landscape seemed to defy any notion of logic and stability.
"This place is truly hellish," murmured Kaizen.
She nodded, her eyes fixed on the distant horizon. "But it\'s also fascinating. The energy here is intense, as if every particle of air is charged with power."
Kaizen smiled, admiring her fellow traveler\'s determination and courage. "You\'re an evolved one now, Bloody Lily. I\'m sure your strength will be crucial for what lies ahead."
As they flew, they came across several unusual rock formations. Some looked as if they had been carved by fire, with intricate patterns that shone in the intense light of the infernal sun. Others were rarefied crystals, distorted by the strenuous heat, emitting a vibrant luminescence.
"We\'re approaching a possible marker," said Bloody Lily, pointing to a rock formation ahead. "Look at those inscriptions on the rock. They look old, but they\'re still visible."
Kaizen nodded, studying the inscriptions carefully. They were ancient symbols, similar to those used in summoning and conjuring rituals. "It looks like we\'ve found something important. Let\'s go down and investigate more closely."
They landed softly near the rock formation, feeling the warm ground beneath their feet. Kaizen examined the inscriptions, trying to decipher their meaning.
"These inscriptions speak of an ancient ritual," he said thoughtfully. "It\'s like a summoning portal, but with a specific purpose. It could be one of the passages, but Og\'tharoz didn\'t say anything about inscriptions or runes."
Blood Lily looked around, sensing an ominous energy hanging over the place. "This place is charged with magic. I believe we\'ve found what we were looking for."
Kaizen agreed, looking up at the sky tinged red by the intense heat. "We need to inform the others."
Back in the cave where the group had gathered, Kaizen and Blood Lily shared their findings with the others.
Og\'tharoz, with a hand on his chin, thought about it. "I see, it really isn\'t a natural entrance to hell. It could be one of the ancient entrances that came before me."
"Do you think you can open them?" Xisrith asked.
"Are you kidding, young descendragon? Of course I can, I\'m an old demon too." Og\'tharoz replied. "The only thing is whether or not our presence will be detected by Surtr when using this entrance. You know, these entrances are like the old doors of a house. They get stiff and noisy, so it might alert Surtr."
Kaizen crossed his arms. "He doesn\'t have many strong demons to send to fight us, if that\'s the case."
"Yes, but he has legions of lesser demons that are quite worrying. In any case, I think the potion that Alina prepared to hide the magical presence of each one and make us practically invisible will suffice." Og\'tharoz said.