Chapter 3

The first thing that hit me was the cold. It was already cold outside, but inside took it to another new level. If it wasn’t for my fur, I knew that I would have frozen to death. Looking around, I noticed that the walls were pure white. Maybe… marble? No… these are way too white. Marble, as white as they are, still had a murky color. But, these were pure white. I wonder what they are.

I kept walking deeper and deeper into the ruin. There were several corridors and rooms that I went through. Nothing really popped up though. Everything was empty, almost hinting that the ruin was vacated at the time. I wonder what happened to the people that occupied this ruin. Then again, something told me that this was a temple. So it’s likely that not many people lived here in the first place.

Then, I suddenly felt a draft of wind. I couldn’t help but shiver at the cold. Even if I do have a coat of fur, cold is still cold. I honestly can’t wait to go back to my den. But, with that draft, that means there was an opening somewhere. I instantly followed along, the cold air being my guide. Soon, I found an entrance… rather, what in the world is this thing doing here?

I stared at the familiar looking metal structure. It was a bank vault, the iron gate slightly opened. On it, ancient letters were etched on the handles. You can see that time has taken it’s toll as the iron gate had a greenish color to it. Aside from that, it was practically good as new. I wonder if it can still function in preventing people from entering.

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As I thought this, I went to opening and slipped right through it, only to find another gate. What is this? They must be really trying to hide something. I walked up to the next gate, curious at its appearance. Then, I noticed that the roof of this room had an opening. At the very top, I could see a light. That must be leading towards the surface. I wonder why it’s there though.

I then stared at the gate. Like the previous one, it was also a vault type door. But, this one was surprisingly fresh. It still had an appearance of an iron gate, as if it was polished every single day. It really blew away my breath to see something like this in a ruin. I then studied the door and couldn’t help but put my paw at the very center of the vault. Suddenly, a light green light began to go back and forth from my paw. In surprise, I took my paw away. A blinding light then hit me and forced me to close my eyes.

[Configuration set 1. Code #: 5682, Xr_84 alpha level 1]

I suddenly felt sluggish as my entire body collapsed to the floor. I couldn’t help but be afraid since I couldn’t move my body anymore.

[Proceeding with identification]

Even though my eyes were close, I saw a tinge of red mixing in with the bright light. I tried to get up, but my body wouldn’t respond. Am I… going to die again? I couldn’t help but think this as I fearfully waited. But, nothing happened. Instead, the light disappeared and I felt strength returning to me.

[Identification confirmed: Welcome Young Mistress]

Huh? I opened my eyes, only to see that the door had opened inwards. There, a new room was waiting. I couldn’t help but freeze a bit, seeing that I had just gone through a rather fearful moment. But, before I could even think, my body began moving on its own.

I guess I really just want to explore the unknown.