"He got off easy!"
The team began to move forward again. Perhaps they had learned from the 'torture' of the captured gnomes, but they were unobstructed and did not encounter any more sneak attacks.
However, this temporary safety did not make the trial-takers relax. On the contrary, there seemed to be an undercurrent hidden in this calm.
Everyone wiped their sweat. After walking in the dark and narrow tunnel for about 30 to 40 minutes, there seemed to be a faint light coming from the exit ahead. It seemed like they had reached a new exit.
Everyone had been moving forward in the cramped underground cave for a long time with their backs bent like mice. Now that they finally saw the light of dawn, their spirits were lifted and they subconsciously sped up.
Number five was at the forefront. After he crawled out of the cave, he let out a cry of surprise.
