What Happens When The Second Male Lead Powers Up [EN]: Chapter 286

The Great Escape (3)

Oops, this is no time for this!

-Kwagagagang…!

“Isabelle, hurry!”

I shouted. She quickly threw the vines and ran towards us.

The last thing I saw before going down under the altar was the vine withering away in an instant.

It was definitely different from the plants the Lesser Panda Trio created.

From the beginning, it had a dull and dark color, and when it disappeared—

-Chi Yee Eee…

“Oh my god.”

It was spewing musty smoke and dark purple liquid, even melting the treasures nearby.

I blinked in surprise. No one explained it to me, but I just knew.

That was not the power of a typical earth attribute.

“Don’t dawdle.”

“Okay!”

The Crown Prince roughly pulled me.

If I lingered any longer, I felt like I would be treated like baggage, just like when we came in.

I’d be a sack of rice, and India would be a handbag.

I hurriedly avoided his hand and crawled down.

Soon, a cool air and musty smell greeted us. It was the darkness of the underground, with no gold in sight.

-Kugugung!

“Huaaa! Be careful of the floor, everyone. It’s slippery because of the moss.”

Sant seemed to be adjusting only when it was almost time to leave. The sound of the crypt collapsing was vivid in my ears.

I felt sentimental, inappropriately for the situation.

The space where Hanan Lumayan and the ghosts had left was finally preparing to be forgotten forever.

The old gold, silver, and beautiful fabrics would also become part of oblivion.

This time, in a place where no one could invade.

*

-Tap, tap, tap

-Step, step, step…

We diligently ‘walked.’

We chose to move at a brisk pace because we could fall if we ran, and we didn’t know what we might accidentally touch.

‘Rumble, crash!’ A thunder-like sound was heard in the distance.

To be exact, it was the noise of the ruins collapsing.

I was terrified every time the ground shook back and forth, left and right, but I tried hard not to be shaken.

The passage out was also dark and narrow.

Crown Prince Cedric was leading the way, lighting fires everywhere.

“Five days? I’ve only been here for a few hours, though?”

This is really surprising no matter how I think about it.

“Us too, India. But Isabelle said that a lot of time has passed outside. Are you hungry?”

“Yes. I hid and ate snacks and drank water earlier. I even took a nap.”

“How admirable. Just like Marion’s sister.”

I said with a bright smile.

India, who was in my arms, smiled shyly and looked back at us.

We had a brief introduction earlier, but she still had a look of wonder.

The little girl carefully looked at the scurrying Lesser Pandas and began to chatter about heroic tales again.

It wasn’t bad to listen to, and I was curious, so I listened intently.

Her eyes, as big as marbles, sparkled.

Marian, held by Christel, pouted and looked back at her sister.

Her eyes were still red from crying so much.

“Grandpa Scotty said we should respect the ruins. Because the old people made it precious, we should protect it carefully. He said the spirits appear because we are not respectful. But those people were rude! They kept asking me if there was a faster way, where the treasure was. They pushed my back and shouted. They even asked if they could just break the wall!”

Her tone is similar to her sister’s.

She was very different when she was angry, but anyway, they were cute sisters.

I gasped and quickened my pace.

I didn’t take off my smile, worried that the child would be anxious.

“India had every right to be angry. They were robbers, not archaeologists.”

“Yes. They were really mean. Then I found the path to the altar, and they told me to go in first.”

They thought of pushing the child in first because it looked dangerous. That’s just the worst.

“So what did you do?”

“I told them I would look this way, so the teachers should go that way. There was a mural on the way there.”

“Surely not a snake and treasure painting?”

Joan suddenly asked from behind. India nodded. We burst into laughter.

The kind ancestors had given enough warning about the snake, but those guys only saw the treasure and went crazy.

They told India to ‘stay put and only check this side.’

They seemed wary that the child would come and demand a share. The more I thought about it, the more absurd it was.

“That won’t happen again. That black man and we will go to the Vatican and ask them to protect this place properly.”

I gestured to the Crown Prince, who was leading the way. India’s eyes widened.

“Then I can’t study history anymore, Your Highness?”

“Well. Someone has to look after the ruins, right? You have to know how to protect them properly.”

“I’ll do it! Me!”

The child raised her hand. Her small body trembled with anticipation.

Marian scolded, ‘Don’t bother His Highness!’ but it was no use.

I made a slightly different suggestion.

“Eucha. How about this? India is still young, so when an archaeologist comes to study the site, you can learn from them little by little. Read books together, do field work nearby. You’ll be an adult in six years, so they’ll teach you more difficult things then, right?”

“Really? Can I?”

“Of course. I’ll ask them to send a theology teacher to Marian too. It’ll be more fun if you take classes with your village friends.”

“Okay. That’s great!”

The child hugged my neck without any shyness.

Marian, who had been quiet all along, opened her mouth wide.

The girl looked back at Christel with an unbelievable expression.

She smiled brightly and nodded. We could promise anything easily.

Because we have Duke Twaege’s ultimate move, ‘the Empire’s best heir.’

He doesn’t seem to know it yet, but I’ll try to persuade him!

“Instead, let’s make a promise with uncle.”

“What is it?”

“From now on, don’t go outside the village too early or too late. If you have to go, go with a close adult. Be sure to talk to Grandpa Scotty or Monica before leaving. Don’t just leave a note.”

“Yes. I was wrong.”

The chestnut-like buzz cut fell [her head drooped].

Her voice also became small, and she glanced at her sister’s expression. She was definitely a younger sister.

It reminded me of watching Jung Eun-seo when she was young, and I couldn’t help but laugh.

She was quick-witted and smart, so she always confessed like this when she was about to be scolded by her brother or me.

I told India it was okay. Because she’s a child.

“Thank you for apologizing. Will you think about it one more time next time?”

“I promise.”

“Good. That’s reliable.”

The little girl and I were smiling at each other,

-Kung!

“Ugh!”

“Ack!”

I bumped my head into the Crown Prince’s back! I was walking at full speed, so the impact was really big.

Tears welled up and my nose felt like it was falling off.

Christel was rubbing her forehead wildly, making all sorts of faces.

Isabelle was startled and took care of her daughter. I looked up at the man resentfully.

Why did you stop so suddenly!

“Is the road blocked? India, is uncle’s nose bleeding?”

“No. But you look like you’re in pain.”

I actually am in pain. Instead of badgering the silent Crown Prince, I craned my neck and looked ahead.

There was nothing there.

I stared for a long time, wondering if there was something I hadn’t noticed, but it was really ordinary.

Christel frowned seriously.

“I don’t feel anything.”

“What’s wrong? We’re not going around in circles! I’ve been cutting up my headscarf and dropping pieces since earlier. We’re constantly going to new places!”

Joan shouted from behind. It couldn’t be helped, because a subtle earthquake was continuing.

There was a constant ‘Kugugung, Wogeureureu!’ sound from the path we had passed.

The situation was urgent.

“Under your feet.”

“Yes?”

The Crown Prince said quietly. I put India down and bent over at his unusual attitude.

Just in case, I sent the Lesser Pandas to Isabelle’s side as well. And I carefully examined his feet.

A familiar orange flame circled around, giving light.

Then I found ‘it.’

“Damn it.”

I quietly cursed.

The tile the Crown Prince was stepping on was sunk about 1cm below.

He and I both knew instinctively. This wasn’t supposed to be like this.

When he pressed it with his foot, the floor went down like a button.

I looked up and met the Crown Prince’s eyes. It was a great relief that I hadn’t let my guard down.

What would have happened if we had just run out to get out quickly?

This place was the ‘Tomb of the Spirits’ where stone walls popped out and poisonous snakes swarmed.

“I, is it a landmine?”

Sant turned as white as flour. I calmly shook my head.

“It’s the tomb of a monarch. If you plant explosives, the king’s body will be in danger, so it won’t be that kind of trap. Maybe something will fly out from somewhere the moment you take your foot off.”

“It must be something like poison needles. They could also release poison into the air.”

Christel said calmly. Joan looked back at Isabelle.

“Ms. Rambuillet, does the person inside know what’s coming out of here?”

“I just asked… ‘How would I know what I made after I died? I’m sorry.’ He says. I’m sorry.”

…That was true. I took a breath and looked for Sir Johan.

I didn’t need to call him. He was already looking at me.

“Are you going to be okay?”

“I’ll make it okay.”

He smiled and answered. We nodded and moved quickly.

We moved the divine beast and the children as far back as possible, wrapped them in blankets, and hugged them to protect them.

We also lowered our posture as if sticking to the floor.

It’s not normal for a person not to move at all, but the Crown Prince was still standing like a statue.

He didn’t even shed a drop of cold sweat. He was an amazing guy.

“Sir Johan, give the signal to His Highness when you’re ready.”

“Yes. Your Highness, you can take your foot off at any time. You should keep your head down.”

The black man moved as soon as the sentence ended. Tak! As soon as he moved his foot,

-Ping, ping, ping!

-Ssaeeeaeek!

Something shot out from the ceiling with a tingling light!

-Chuck!

“Wow…”

Is that even possible! We admired blankly.

All the sharp blades were stopped in the air, and one of them was caught in the Crown Prince’s left hand.

To be exact, it was trembling between his index and middle fingers.

He didn’t even check the direction the weapon came from. It’s like watching a martial arts movie!

“It’s metal.”

“That’s good, Your Highness.”

Changgeurang, changgeurang! Sir Johan said, removing the blades with a few gestures.

The metal that fell to the ground was flimsy like paper, and the color was dark and mottled, as if it had been dipped in poison.

It seemed to be popping out of the cracks in the wall.

I stared at it, then looked up again.

Then this is surprisingly easy.

“Christel.”

“Yes, Prince.”

-Kwagwagagang!

Hmchit! We hugged the surprised children tightly.

Finally, the collapse was progressing to where we could see it with our own eyes.

The ceiling had collapsed at most 100m nearby.

Tite and Leah were probably scared, but they didn’t cry and bravely endured in front of the young sisters.

Now we had to run out.

The traps wouldn’t end here, but there was no time to tap each stepping stone. So—

“Is it possible to hit all the tiles in front of us with ice shards?”

‘I want to check while running.’ I said, looking straight at the protagonist.

Her simulation wasn’t long.

“Leave it to me.”

-Jjeojeojeok!

-Jjeojeok, jjeojeojeok!

At the same time as Christel jumped up, round and hard ice spheres formed in the air.

The Crown Prince and Sir Johan also finished preparing.

Kugugung! Warreureureu! The amplitude was getting bigger and bigger, to the point where it hurt my head.

We exchanged glances solemnly.

And I shouted.

“Now!”

-Hweeik! Kwang!

-Ssaeeeak, ssaeeeak, ssaeak!

Christel slammed the ice, and attacks flew from all directions.

We gritted our teeth and ran forward, looking only ahead.

Chaenggang, chaenggang! Hwaeeeak! The knights in front and behind performed like crazy.

They flew, rotated, and jumped up, stepping on the walls.

In the meantime, Sant, who had finally mustered up courage, began to go wild, overtaking me. The screams were a bonus.

“Euaaaa! I’m not a coward! I can live well even if I’m ordinary! Tteuhaaaa!”

-Kkiiiiii!

I can’t think straight. This is really Exodus [a mass departure or exit], Exodus!

*

-Hihing

-Kugugugu…

The earth tremor had been going on for several tens of minutes.

The dark desert dawn was unusually chaotic today.

That was why Lord and Lady Rambuillet, the best caravan in Liester, had abandoned their lodgings and chose to camp in the barracks.

The two of them had put on their clothes and were pacing outside from the crack of dawn.

That was because it was the sixth day today.

The Crown Prince and the Prince and their grandson had set out with their friends to find the missing girl.

In addition, their daughter had been added since yesterday.

Lord Clement Rambuillet declared worriedly.

“Honey, I think I should send a letter to His Majesty. The Imperial Army can’t come in, but we have to let them know the situation.”

“Wait a little longer. They are strong people. So are our Olly and Isabelle.”

“But…”

“It’ll be alright.”

Marieze brushed the horse’s mane and stopped him.

The horses that the grandson’s party had tied at the entrance were all healthy and safe.

It was thanks to Christel leaving a water bowl.

Her husband was a decisive merchant aristocrat, but she needed her help at very crucial moments.

When confirming a large investment, discussing business expansion, or worrying deeply about something like now.

“Everyone will be safe and sound. Especially His Highness the Crown Prince, his martial arts are amazing. Sir Haines accompanied him, too.”

“What about the Vatican? They’ll send a cardinal right away.”

“If someone from the Holy Nation comes, it’ll be awkward. We’ll just be giving them information for nothing. Why is someone who knows so much acting like this?”

‘Kkeueung.’ Clement groaned with his hands behind his back. His wife chuckled and soothed her husband.

“I didn’t sleep well either. But let’s watch for one more day. Who knows? Our grandson might be here any minute,”

-Kwaaaaang!

-Swaaaaa!

A huge waterfall soared from the ground!

‘Good Lord!’ ‘Marieze!’ The old couple hugged each other and tumbled around.

The escorts who accompanied them were horrified and ran out from all over the barracks.

Many were soaked with water splashing in all directions.

Soon, everyone’s eyes were on the eastern sky.

Receiving the dazzling orange dawn, sitting on top of a blue water pillar and smiling….

“We’re alive!”

“Grandma! Grandpa! We’re here!”

Their pink Tama was visible.