Chapter 681: Chapter 681: No. 2
They not only tested Cave 5, but also Caves 6 and 7.
They didn’t encounter the Fish Monster.
Afterward, they retested Caves 3 and 4, but still no Fish Monsters were found.
This meant that their safe passage through the middle cave the previous day wasn’t a stroke of luck, but due to the fact that, when they first entered the cave, from Cave 1 to Cave 7, there wasn’t a Fish Monster in any of them!
“What’s going on here?” Asarina asked, puzzled, “Why aren’t there Fish Monsters in any of the caves?”
Bai Youwei furrowed her brow, looking at the seven caves ahead of them, “Is there a likelihood… that the path leading outside changes according to the entrance we choose?”
Otherwise, why would seven caves all devoid of Fish Monsters exist?
What’s the point of it?
“It’s like a series of linked electric lights.” Bai Youwei explained, “Some switches control the ceiling lights, some control the spotlights, others the bedside lights. Press different switches, you light up different lights.”
Asarina seemed to understand what she meant, “You’re saying… the first cave entrance we chose may influence if Fish Monsters appear in the caves that follow?”
Bai Youwei nodded, “Yesterday we chose Cave 4, and then we encountered the Fish Monster in Cave 1, so the corresponding correct entrance in relation to Cave 4 should be among Caves 2 to 7. The likelihood of it being Cave 4 again is low, so we can try Caves 2, 3, 5, 6.”
“A one in four chance…” Asarina frowned, “If we guess wrong, we’ll encounter three Fish Monsters.”
After a moment of silence, Bai Youwei said, “And after those three, if we still guess wrong, we’ll face four Fish Monsters.”
The number of wrong guesses is directly proportional to the number of Fish Monsters.
The more mistakes, the more danger.
Moreover, even if we guessed right… it doesn’t necessarily mean we could leave. Perhaps there would still be seven cave entrances, forcing them to guess again.
This maze seemed to leave no room for survival, offering pitifully little guidance.
Bai Youwei always felt they were missing something. Otherwise, trying to find the way out based on this limited information would be almost pure luck.
She looked around. Where could it be? The hidden clue, where was it?
Asarina standing next to her said, “Well, let’s choose one then. Either way, we will get a result.”
Bai Youwei looked at her.
Actually, according to her own thoughts, Bai Youwei would prefer to return to the dollhouse and consider other possibilities.
But Asarina was in a hurry.
It was natural. Aqing’s condition was getting worse. They couldn’t keep withholding water from him. It would be best to leave here as soon as possible.
Even if there were not enough clues, Asarina couldn’t wait anymore.
“Which do you want to choose?” Bai Youwei handed the decision to Asarina. She just needed to analyze; if it were purely a matter of chance, it didn’t matter who chose.
Asarina said, “Since Caves 2, 3, 5, and 6 are all possibilities, let’s just go through them one by one. Let’s try Cave 2 first.”
Bai Youwei nodded, “Alright, let’s first enter Cave 4, then Cave 2.”
Everyone braced themselves and set the boat in motion.
The day before, after entering Cave 4, they chose to enter Sub-cave 1 and then encountered the Fish Monster. This time, they chose Cave 2 —
Xiaoxin carefully controlled the fishing boat, slowly entering Cave 2 after passing through Cave 4.
Asarina stood at the bow of the boat, watching the choppy water surface closely, tightly clutching her weapon.
Along was vigilant at the stern, watching the surroundings ready for potential attacks from Mermaids.
Bai Youwei also held her breath, intently listening for any subtle noises in the cave.
The sound of the water murmured, and the echoes resonated.
They were moving forward in the darkness.