Runemaster in the Last Days-Chapter 448: Formation

The terrain in this area was really cold and the ground had started to be slippery since two days ago.

The fact that they have been staying in the crack for days was something that both of them knew. After all, they still keep track of time more or less through the clock and their own phone.

As for how the phone still operate, they charged it themselves.

With their control over their lightning element, it was nothing much to charge a phone and all.

Even if there was no internet, they could still see the time. The time might not be accurate because it was not synched for a long time, but it was good enough to gauge how long they have been here.

At the very least, they have been here for half a month.

And the world within the crack had long made the two of them wary. Just from the change of the temperature to the large increase of strength from these magic beasts, it was more than enough to tell them the danger in this crack.

Now…

"Is this a crystal world?" Samuel asked.

A few steps away from them, the grounds were all crystal clear as if it was made of ice and crystal. It looked very beautiful yet also seemed out of place.

"It's not cold." Riya touched the surface on the ground and then walked forward.

"Wait, are you not worried that there will be some traps?"

"The jade dolls have already come here before."

In other words, she had already scouted ahead.

Samuel: "…" sorry, I seem to forget about it.

The two of them walked into the crystal areas and then saw a few magic beasts roaming around. These magic beasts didn't seem to notice the two of them and instead looking to the front.

"That's… a cave?"

"There's another pillar inside and I want to study the formation first," Riya replied. She had already seen part of the formation from the jade doll and knew that there wouldn't be any danger even if she went inside.

However, she didn't know how long it would take, so she would like to trouble Samuel to clean up the magic beasts around.

After all, if they were to disturb her when she was inside, it would be very troublesome.

"Alright, I'll clean up the nearby magic beasts." Samuel nodded when he heard Riya's words.

Isn't it just cleaning up some magic beasts?

He's good at it.

Swish! Slash!

*roar!*

The magic beasts were instantly attracted by Samuel and at this moment, Riya sneaked in. This cave was somewhat similar to the previous two caves but also different at the same time. The size was larger and there were a few more runes carved on the wall.

Riya had noticed the difference, which was why she was wary and didn't make a move first.

The magic beasts who lingered outside should also sensed the danger, which was why they didn't dare to come inside.

'But this formation didn't seem to trigger when I enter it.'

Riya looked around and started studying the formation.

The special magic core in the pillar was indeed very attractive and Riya could sense that it was a rank 6 special magic core. Just taking one of it might allow her to reach the late stage of rank 5.

But Riya had to focus on the matter on hand first.

If the formation triggered instantly after the special magic core was taken away, then she would have nowhere to cry to.

'Hmm~.'

Bang! Slash!

Amidst the chaos outside, Riya studied the formation quickly and thoroughly. It was only after she understood everything that she stopped and walked out.

At this moment, the battle was over and Samuel was standing while leaning against the wall. There was a large roasted meat on his hand and he was busy munching on it. It seemed that this was indeed the fastest way for him to replenish his energy.

"Your body is getting bulkier," Riya commented.

"It couldn't be helped, I'm rank 5," Samuel replied. "When I reach rank 7, I'll go back to my previous appearance."

To be honest, Samuel liked his previous appearance better. Because he didn't look like a warrior in the slightest bit, which would not make him stand out.

Riya chuckled and nodded.

When magic warrior reached rank 7, their appearance would change back and looked like when they were young. It was also similar to magicians because their appearance would look younger.

Of course, they could offset this by using their mana.

But why not?

Isn't it interesting to look harmless while in truth they were not that harmless?

"Come inside, I'll explain the formation."

Samuel arched his eyebrows. "Are you sure that you want to explain it to me and not to the higher ups?"

He didn't have thorough understanding about formation. Even if Riya were to tell him many things, Samuel doubted that he would be able to understand.

Riya passed a look at Samuel and said, "Don't worry, I won't tell you the name of the formation and their specific terms. I'm only telling you the brief explanation about the formation."

Samuel nodded when he heard that.

This was better.

At least, he could still understand one or two things.

As for others…

Sorry, he was not capable enough.

"There are a total of 12 pillars," Riya said as she walked towards the pillar in the middle, "And I suspect that the one who made these pillars are not human being because some of the strokes were impossible to be made by humans."

Samuel was stunned.

Did it mean that there were other intelligent creature in the crack?

"I have seen the formation in the first two pillars and they were very similar. After seeing this pillar, I noticed a few other formation and realized what kind of formation it is." Riya looked at the pillars and pursed her lips. "It's the 12 pillars from the World Fusion and Mana Integration Formation."

Samuel: "…" sorry, can you explain more about it to me?