My carefree life in space

Chapter 185 Gathering at the Ruins

For several days in a row, the Fiery Mercenary Group failed to find the legendary ruins. Along the way, they encountered many strange beasts they had never seen before, which they easily dealt with.

"It doesn't seem so dangerous after all. Why did the first group of people go missing?" The past few days have been quite relaxed, making Riesia feel that there's nothing really serious here, just like their usual missions.

“Don’t let your guard down; we’ve only searched a small part of the area,” Eli cautioned, less optimistically.

The others nodded in agreement; the fact that there had been no news so far indicated that this planet was not simple.

"Okay, okay, I understand. But even if it's dangerous, with Moze here, we'll be fine, right?" The last two words were addressed to Moze.

Mo Ze hadn't expected to hold such a high place in his heart, but he wasn't willing to see it that way. He had no interest in taking other people's lives on his shoulders.

"I didn't know you had so much faith in me. I can't guarantee that I'll be able to escape unscathed no matter what danger I encounter."

"Moze, ignore him. He just has a better mindset than the others and doesn't have any ulterior motives," Kyle quickly explained. They are a team, and if they rely on the strongest person, what's the point of having the others?

Mo Ze nodded. He wasn't angry; he just wanted them to be more mindful of their safety. After spending several days with them, he found them to be good people, and he didn't want to see anything happen to them due to negligence.

Kyle took out the map and looked at it. The places they had passed were automatically marked, and the same was true for the others. Currently, only a few places on the map were unmarked, indicating that no one had been to those places yet. Could the ruins be one of those places?

He explained the situation to everyone and then asked for their opinions, "What do you think about heading straight to the unmarked area?"

The group exchanged glances and nodded.

The closer they got to those places, the more groups they encountered; it seems everyone thought so.

Until we reach the last unmarked spot.

Surrounded by mountains, nothing can be seen from above, as if shrouded in a giant isolation shield.

Upon reaching the outer perimeter, all the instruments and equipment malfunctioned instantly, and even the most skilled repairmen were unable to restore them. Later, someone realized that the problem wasn't with the instruments themselves, but rather that the area automatically isolated all probes.

They wanted to get closer to that area, but they couldn't get in no matter how long they walked. They just wandered around it, as if something was blocking their way.

This weighed heavily on everyone's minds. They had never encountered such a phenomenon before, nor had they even heard of it. No one dared to act rashly, because the unknown meant danger.

As a result, more and more people gathered here, forming a dense, dark mass that filled every available space. The space, which had been quiet except for the howling wind, was now completely filled with noise and commotion.

People gathered in small groups or dozens of people, searching for familiar faces and forming alliances after a few words.

Some old friends reunited, excitedly patting each other on the shoulder and whispering their expectations and plans for the adventure. New acquaintances, on the other hand, exchanged information with a mixture of tentative curiosity and eagerness.

Before this mysterious ruin, no one knows where the entrance hidden behind the mountains is, but everyone has a desire for secrets and glory, waiting for the moment when the mysterious door will be opened.

Upon arriving here, Lin Shushu noticed that the distant mountains were surrounded by a formation, but she couldn't tell where the formation's core was or what kind of formation it was.

If the formation cannot be broken, no one can enter the ruins. However, there is another possibility: the formation could be accidentally triggered. With so many people here, it's not impossible that they could all rush in at once.

Lin Shushu had no solution in mind for the time being and could only take it one step at a time.

The Fiery Mercenary Group hadn't formed any alliances, not wanting to get involved in any trouble. They stood quietly in a corner, waiting to see what solutions others might have.

"See those people up ahead? Those are members of the royal family and various powerful clans." Lisa approached Lin Shushu and pointed to the most conspicuous group of people in the open space, introducing them to her.

Lin Shushu then realized that the royal family and various powerful clans had also sent delegations. This was understandable; with such a sensational event, how could the royal family simply stand by and watch? If the royal family was present, naturally the major clans would be there as well.

The royal family of the Olay Empire is surnamed Ye. They are said to be descendants of those who were exiled, along with some followers who have now become various noble families.

Looking over, Lin Shushu noticed that the royal procession was the most eye-catching. They were dressed in magnificent attire, and the majestic royal emblem on their banners fluttered in the wind. The knights under their banners stood tall and straight, their hands on their swords, their eyes coldly scanning the surroundings.

The processions of each family were equally impressive, with their different styles of clothing representing their respective families' long history and heritage.

The royal family and nobles formed their own small group, and their leaders gathered together to discuss countermeasures in hushed tones. Lin Shushu released her divine sense and overheard such a conversation.

"Third Prince, doesn't the royal family have any other lineages? How exactly do we get in?"

“I’ve said it before, my information is no more detailed than yours. The original traditions were the same for all our families, but they were lost long ago.”

"It's also the fault of our ancestors. Since they wanted to return to their homeland, why didn't they leave more clues?"

"So what do we do now, just wait here?"

"Definitely not. After searching for so many years, we've finally made some progress. Are you willing to leave empty-handed after guarding a treasure trove?"

"Then tell me your plan."

"With so many people here, why don't we call the team captains over and ask them? Maybe we can learn something from them."

"We're at a loss, what clues can they provide?"

"Regardless of any clues or anything, if we want to get in, we need someone to take the lead."

……

Hearing this, Lin Shushu understood what these people were thinking.

Sure enough, Kyle was called away not long after and didn't return until dark.

"So, what did the royal family say? Did they find the entrance?" As soon as Kyle returned, Rishia grabbed him and asked anxiously.

Kyle pried his hands open and explained the upcoming arrangements to everyone. The royal plan was for each team to send two people to form a vanguard to find the entrance and pave the way for the main force.

This approach has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that if an entrance is found, everyone has an equal chance to obtain the opportunity, and the royal family will not interfere. The disadvantage is that there is always the possibility of encountering unknown dangers.

The possibility of encountering danger was to be expected, so no one objected.

"Moze, would you like to join the vanguard team with me?" Kyle asked expectantly. He knew that with Moze by his side, even if they returned empty-handed, their safety would be guaranteed.

With Lin Shushu's tacit approval, Mo Ze nodded. They had just been communicating with their divine senses, planning to explore the entrance at night. Now there was no need for that; they could simply follow the main group.