Parthenope ignored I-han’s excuses and continued steering the boat.

She wanted to escape this horrible chorus as soon as possible.

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*‘Wait a minute?’*

As I-han continued down the underground passage, he began to recognize the surroundings.

*This place...*

*Is that you, Gonadalthes?*

A massive boulder protruding over an underground lake spoke, and I-han greeted it with joy.

“Hello, Bulgasal.”

*Ah. You’re that...*

The massive, rock-like monster, Bulgasal, recognized I-han and waved enthusiastically. Chunks of stone shook loose and tumbled down.

*‘I should tell him not to wave next time.’*

*What brings you here?*

“I’m bringing something inside,” I-han said …