Chapter 52 - The Big Rock

They continued their journey through the vast expanse of the Earth Zone. They pillars of rock stretched toward the sky and filling this place. Ethan's eyes were continually drawn to the glittering gems embedded in the towering stone pillars around them. The amethyst, obsidian, and jade crystals sparkled enticingly, catching the light of the artificial sun above.Ethan suddenly have an idea."These gems," Ethan muttered, his eyes narrowing in thought. "They must be valuable."Irene glanced up at the pillar, her expression cautious. "Are you sure it's a good idea? There's no telling if they're protected by more magic or if disturbing them might trigger something."Ethan shrugged, a faint smile playing on his lips. "We won't know until we try. Besides, they could be useful. And if anything appeared we just need to kill it."