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The staircase inside this hideout didn't stretch as far as the one inside the Underground Labyrinth. However, everyone was on edge as they cautiously descended the steps.
Tok!
Lux's foot hit a stone, causing it to roll down a few steps. Because the party was on high alert, they turned toward him. Lux froze and raised his hands as if he were an apprehended criminal.
"There are loose stones everywhere. My foot accidentally hit one of them," Lux explained.
Everyone sighed after learning it wasn't a surprise attack from an enemy.
"Be more careful, Lux. We aren't on a simple infiltration quest. This organization may have already been notified and alerted to our presence. We need to be extremely careful in how we proceed," Ezra whispered.
She didn't raise her voice or berate Lux because accidents were inevitable. However, she stressed how vital stealth and cognizance were on this journey.
