The tunnel leading from the fort basement gradually grew into a series of caverns, alive with the droning roar of running water.
It grew louder and louder as they proceeded, until it became deafening when they at last came face-to-face with the source: A tall, circular cavern through which the water ensued, cascading down a deep pit to feed into a coursing stream below. Designed in such a way that, in order for the party to proceed, the only path forward was across a single narrow, naturally formed bridge of rock which passed alongside the falling water, connecting to an opposing cliff that would then lead into another tunnel.
And it was here, just as the group was about to make this treacherous crossing, that Akira stopped then turned to face Zhao.
"So, where did your men take our women?"
Zhao explained, "in the lower prisons, where we have a vault that stores all the confiscated goods. They're right up ahead, past the Guard Skeleton."
