However, for him at the moment, everything remains unknown.
Therefore, to increase the deviation of the plot that had once decreased, and to change the tragic future of everyone in his memory, he chose to team up with Hillena to explore the Helius Mausoleum.
It can be said that this quest is very crucial; it is the core event leading to the "Ragnarok" ending ten thousand years later.
If he does nothing, the future is bound to remain unchanged.
He is willing to make mistakes, rather than do nothing at all. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on novel·fire.net
Perhaps all of this is a trap, perhaps his efforts might only become a footnote in the script of fate, but so what?
It’s better than... watching you all disappear one by one.
Lynn, embracing the attitude of treating a dead horse as if it were still alive, embarked on this adventurous journey.
This is the only opportunity to significantly change the future, and Lynn absolutely will not miss it.
At this moment, the wheels suddenly bumped violently, and Lynn finally opened his eyes, just in time to meet the gaze that Hillena hadn’t yet withdrawn.
In those bright eyes, a trace of panic flashed, which quickly returned to the usual calm.
Soon, the carriage fell into silence again, with only the squeaking sound of the axles rotating echoing.
Hillena gazed at the desolate land flying past the window, while repeatedly mulling over Lynn’s perfunctory "fulfilling a promise".
The Lynn she knew does not seem like someone who would be bound by a promise. How could such a person accompany her to wade through the muddy waters of the Helius Mausoleum because of a casual favor?
But she couldn’t think of any other reasonable explanation at the moment.
After two days and nights of arduous travel, as dusk fell and the sun was about to set, the group finally approached their destination.
"We’re almost there."
Hillena averted her gaze, adjusted her light adventure attire, and felt none of the excitement she’d expected but rather a solemn heaviness.
Eventually, the carriage stopped in front of a concealed campsite, where six gray-green tents were arranged in a circle, the central campfire already lit, with seven or eight figures bustling about.
This was a campsite stationed by Hillena’s subordinates near the Helius Mausoleum. At its peak, it had close to a hundred people, but most of them had perished inside the mausoleum.
The remaining few are elite, some of whom have entered and exited the Helius Mausoleum several times unscathed and unaffected by "Shell Syndrome".
Upon seeing the carriage arrive, a burly man with a scar on his face strode forward. When he saw Hillena coming down from the carriage, he immediately bowed.
"This is Du Wei Gustav, the captain of the Grave Digger Team."
Hillena introduced them one by one to Lynn, albeit mainly to introduce the members of the Grave Digger Team who would be accompanying them into the Helius Mausoleum—seven people in total.
In addition, several people are stationed at the camp to handle unexpected situations.
"This is Lord Lynn, our new member."
Finally, Hillena briefly introduced Lynn to everyone and then asked, "Du Wei, how is the preparation going?"
Du Wei touched the scar on his face and replied, "Your Highness, as per your instructions, all equipment is ready, but..."
He then lowered his voice and continued, "Rose and Kate went to scout yesterday and haven’t returned yet."
Upon hearing this, Hillena knotted her brows, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted. Rose and Kate are considered very seasoned grave diggers, having followed her for many years and explored many ancient mausoleums before.
They are very familiar with the Helius Mausoleum. They went in advance to reconnoiter this time, preparing for the main team.
As things stand, there’s a high probability they encountered something unexpected and perished inside the mausoleum.
"Your Highness, based on our speculation, some mysterious disturbances likely occurred recently in the Helius Mausoleum."
Du Wei walked closer, intentionally avoiding Lynn, and whispered something only Hillena could hear.
Clearly, it’s indeed inappropriate to speak of such unsettling information in everyone’s presence.
"Alright, I understand the situation."
Then she turned around, exchanged a glance with Lynn, and found that his face was incredibly calm.
Understandably, even Hillena herself had no certainty amid this mission, unsure whether she would survive or not.
But Lynn seemed fearless.
"Indeed, even the King of Cruelty Kushustan he’s not afraid of."
Hillena suddenly remembered during the Judgement by the Holy Tree, seeing Lynn dare to negotiate with such an existence as the King of Cruelty. One must know, the King of Cruelty is a being on the level of gods.
And the master of the Helius Mausoleum, when alive, was most likely a being above a Seventh Rank Saint, and Hillena even thought his strength might not surpass the King of Cruelty.
Thinking this, Hillena found it made sense.
Moreover, the tension and heaviness in her heart unwittingly dissipated quite a bit.
If she had to choose one person to explore the Helius Mausoleum with, it wouldn’t be her fiancé Xiya, but Lynn.
"We rest tonight and set out at dawn tomorrow."
Hillena gave the order to everyone.
That night, the logistics team prepared a whole table of sumptuous food and even brought out treasured wine.
Even in the Imperial City, such a bottle could sell for several hundred Gold Coins, having been treasured for decades and personally crafted by the most renowned winemaker of the Empire.