Naoo and the others couldn't utter a single word, but seeing Khan diving into the lake brought them back to reality. The team had to make a decision, and pride tried to get in the way.
The Thilku shared Khan's problems and could add another one on top of them. They couldn't let Khan go alone, and it wasn't only a matter of his crucial role in the new strategy. Khan also wasn't allowed to see certain areas of Cegnore.
Nevertheless, the seconds spent thinking about the issue ended up deciding for the Thilku. Cracks began to open everywhere, eventually reaching the ceiling. Boulders started to fall, turning the lake into a deadly trap.
Of course, the rain of rocks wasn't too intense. Yet, the underground chamber had never stopped shaking, so things were bound to worsen. The Thilku were a step too late, so orders to retreat into the tunnel resounded.
