DESTINY GIRL

84. Secret Hallway

It's getting dark. Asgar suggested everyone go home. Tomorrow please continue. He warned residents not to sneak into the basement to avoid unexpected bad things.

After Asgar's party left the palace area, it appeared that some people returned to the area. They were citizens of the city who were interested in the secret passageway in the King's room. They think there's a hidden treasure in there.

After a completely dark day, they crept down the stairs of the hallway. There were 7 people who entered. But instantly everything swore because under the stairs there was a shield of fire blocking.

" Damn.....! they put up a fire shield here, we can't get in "

" Oh, shit.....! "

" Is it really fire ? not just a trick "

" You try it yourself ! " say someone while attracting non-believers.

" Eeee.... don't.. don't.. don't. Forgive me. " replied the man grimacing a little. It's shuffling backwards.

" How is this, is there no other way to get in ? "

" How about we flush with water ? "

" Yes that's a good idea "

" Come ..... "

They quickly climbed to the top in search of water. They were forced to bring water from their homes using wooden buckets.

At the headquarters, all were gathered in the hall. They ate dinner while watching the show. Asgar makes a kind of big screen from the air and Rey cast a spell on the screen to reveal the activities around the escape hole. Yeah .... It turns out Rey used mosquitoes to be "eyes " .

Previously Rey had seen the contents of the hallway by sending a ball of light . There's no treasure there. There are no demons either. There are only snakes and rats.

Rey deliberately showed this as entertainment and a warning to the members of the headquarters so that no one has evil intentions or betrayed.

Not long ago those people came back. They each brought a bucket of water. One by one down.

" My Empress, can that fire be extinguished with water ? " ask one of Asgar's men.

" The fire won't actually go out unless I pull it out myself "Rey smiled.

" Put it out Miss, let them enter and be locked in another "say.

" Yes, right Miss. Then turn on the fire again " shouted Zacko.

Asgar also nodded as Rey looked at him.

" All right "

The first man to flush the fire shield. The fire in the middle disappeared for a moment but the fire from the side spread again to the middle, closing back as before.

And the second and third. The fire always seeps again into the middle and closes as a shield.

" How is this, the fire always comes back again "

" Maybe it's 'cause you're just watering the middle. Try from the edge of "

" No. from the bottom only "

The fourth man watered the bottom. But the fire from the middle back seeped down close again. With a frenzy the fifth man prepared to water. But the first person prevented it.

" Eh, wait.wait..wait. There are 3 more buckets. Because the fire is always seeping again it is better to water it at the same time. You're bottom, you're middle and you're up. How ? "

" Yes, just like that. Definitely works. You're smart, man. "they put their thumbs up in the first person.

The audience in the headquarters hall muttered...

Then three men prepared to water, while the first began to count.

They simultaneously poured out towards the fire. Because watering cannot be perfect then there are edges and top that are still burning.

" Quick we're in.....! " the first person jumped in. The others immediately threw their buckets and scrambled in.

Rey moved the mosquitoes in.

Slowly the remaining flames spread out to close again.

" E..eeeh...... The fire closes again, how will it come out ? " ask the fourth.

" Haiish. What matters is that we are inside. Come.... "

They went inside however as it got darker, one took a torch pole on the wall and returned to the beginning of the passageway to light a fire .

About 100 steps suddenly sounded a few mouse squeaks. The rats hit the feet of the first person and the third person.

" Haiish, just kick it. "the fifth man tried to kick but failed. The rat got away.

Sounded hissing sound.

" Aaaaah, there's a snake...... ! " one shouted trying to avoid but instead tripped on his own leg and fell down. The snake quickly pecked at his nearest hand.

" Aaaaaaah... he bit meuu.........! "

The one holding the torch immediately chased away the snake with a torch.

" Hush..... - hush........!

The snake hissed but immediately retreated. The others immediately checked the hands of the person who was clenched by the snake. Visible bite marks are purplish red....

They looked at each other, it was obvious the snake was poisonous. The seventh person ties his handkerchief on the wrist of the bound person. And help him stand up. They continued walking until there was an intersection.

" Junction. Where are we going ? " ask the person holding the torch. He tried to illuminate the left hallway but could not see too far because it was narrow. Just fit one person through it.

" The left is narrow, we go to the right "

They finally chose the right side. Suddenly the person bitten by the snake fell down. The seventh person checked it again. When he saw the man's hands swelled up, his body felt hot while his face was pale.

" P..Go away... leave.... I...." he said a little panting.

The others looked at each other in silence. Finally one by one left without saying anything. That's how rotten-hearted people won't care about their friends. All they think about is their possessions and themselves.

The audience in the hall muttered again. They commented on each other.

Suddenly I heard a mouse squeak again. Those people are alert.

" Look, the rats are here. There must be a snake behind it. Quick run....! "

They ran away in panic. Torch dropped. Unable to see in the dark, they collided and fell. But who wants to make a fuss ? Quickly they got up and ran back.

It soon seemed a little bright at the end of the hallway. They immediately ran there with rats who were also scrambling to escape.

" Look, that's the exit. Come quick....! "

They accelerated his run.

" Aaaaaaaahhhh..................... "

They don't see the abyss ahead. Everything is free-falling. Some rats turned to the side. There was actually a path to the side from the end of that passageway. But because of running, they did not have time to stop or pay attention. Somehow their fate. But everyone in the hall cheered...

Rey and Asgar ended the spectacle. The members muttered and started to get ready to sleep. It's late at night. Rey tells Asgar to return to the inn by teleportation.

Asgar exits the hall to check the surroundings, Zacko follows him. He made sure the torch remained lit even though there were no more demons and witches in the capital.4 people immediately on guard duty at night. They are used to taking turns without being reminded.