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CHAPTER 80: SHATTERED REFUGE
SHATTERED REFUGE
You swiftly unclip the remaining bundle of explosives from your pack, fingers working deftly despite the adrenaline-fueled tremble. The yeti zombie's roars echo through the tunnels, growing faint yet menacing. As you plant the charges along the jagged walls of the crevice, the ground quakes ominously. You glance back, knowing time is running out.
The detonator feels heavy in your hand, symbolizing both salvation and possible doom. You take a deep breath, then press the button. The explosion rocks the cavern, a deafening roar followed by a cascade of rubble. Dust and debris engulf you, the air thick with chaos. You stagger back, shielding your eyes, and watch as the tunnel collapses behind you.
The yeti's growls are abruptly cut off. Relief washes over you—but only for a moment. The river's rush becomes the dominant sound, and you realize the blast has also compromised the stability of the cave. Water surges past the weakened walls, threatening to flood the passage.
In the dim light, you spot a glint of metal—a battered old raft half-buried in the silt. It's your only chance of navigating the torrent. But before you can act, the ground splits beneath your feet, sending you crashing into the icy current. You're pulled under, tumbling through the darkness, struggling to resurface as the river drags you into the unknown.
The detonator feels heavy in your hand, symbolizing both salvation and possible doom. You take a deep breath, then press the button. The explosion rocks the cavern, a deafening roar followed by a cascade of rubble. Dust and debris engulf you, the air thick with chaos. You stagger back, shielding your eyes, and watch as the tunnel collapses behind you.
The yeti's growls are abruptly cut off. Relief washes over you—but only for a moment. The river's rush becomes the dominant sound, and you realize the blast has also compromised the stability of the cave. Water surges past the weakened walls, threatening to flood the passage.
In the dim light, you spot a glint of metal—a battered old raft half-buried in the silt. It's your only chance of navigating the torrent. But before you can act, the ground splits beneath your feet, sending you crashing into the icy current. You're pulled under, tumbling through the darkness, struggling to resurface as the river drags you into the unknown.