The investigator in charge of explaining the situation began to narrate the events slowly.

Ronald listened to the explanation and understood the reason behind the investigator's appearance.

It was indeed a coincidence.

Before coming here, Ronald actually witnessed firsthand the reason why these investigators ended up here. At the time, he didn't foresee this outcome and hadn't connected both sides just now.

Everything started when Costate and Ronald were returning to Kuerpis Town.

They passed through Burenwich and saw a huge rift dividing the original city, connecting to an ice field.

And that ice field.

Was actually another location on the Arctic continent.

The spatial changes affecting Burenwich were similar to how Lear Sanniya could come directly to the Arctic continent.

As for Nicole and the current investigators...

It was simply unfortunate.

When everything happened, they were right at the location where the rift appeared, and during their mission, they were immediately swept in.

To be fair.

Those in crisis were considerably skilled in spells, including Nicole, a genius-level elite.

But such a crisis indeed defied reason.

Faced with sudden changes, these investigators tried their best to protect themselves but could only barely save their lives.

After all, not everyone possessed the spell capable of manipulating probability found in "On Gambling Games" like Costate did.

"..."

"So, you've been trapped here for over two months?"

Hearing the response, Ronald couldn't help but ask.

If that's the case.

Then severe team losses and their current state were fully understandable.

The investigator responsible for explaining nodded affirmatively:

"You're absolutely right."

"This underground world has countless voids and complex labyrinthine tunnels, connecting these massive spaces. We've spent over two months here without successfully finding a way out."

With a bitter smile, the investigator confirmed Ronald's guess.

The investigator then changed to an expectant expression, speaking cautiously:

"Ronald, I heard you say earlier that you came here through a normal land route, not pulled in by spatial changes like us?"

The reason for the investigator's change was easy to understand.

Ronald's arrival hinted at the possibility of their escaping from here.

Surrounded by despair in this underground darkness, the prospect of escape was alluring—expectation was inevitable!

Faced with this hopeful gaze, Ronald couldn't remain indifferent and steadily nodded:

"That's correct, I came all the way down from the surface."

"Though troublesome, getting you out of here is certainly possible."

"..."

"Really?"

"That's great!"

Upon hearing this response.

The investigators' cautious faces finally showed signs of joy.

Not just that one, but several mobile investigators quickly exchanged encouragement through words and actions.

Ronald patiently watched the investigators' movements.

Once the atmosphere improved significantly, he resumed the conversation and raised his doubts:

"The environment alone shouldn't have wreaked such havoc on you all."

"Did you encounter something else?"

Ronald vividly recalled Nicole's cautious demeanor when facing him earlier.

Such a degree of vigilance wasn't simply due to the environment.

Therefore, something posing a threat to the investigators' lives must exist underground.

Possibly even humans—

The investigator didn't refuse to answer upon hearing Ronald's query, given they finally saw hope:

"Yes, over the past two months we've encountered some underground creatures."

"Most aren't dangerous...or rather, aren't dangerous to us, but a small portion of unknown entities can threaten our lives."

One investigator described the overall environment in preparation. Then, as his words landed, another investigator bitterly smiled:

"Natural creatures are manageable."

"Without wisdom, there's always a way to deal with them."

"But coincidentally in the underground corners, there's frequently white mist appearing mysteriously, not only ephemeral, but capable of creating various entities possessing wisdom and thinking ability."

"Due to their ability to simulate even humans, we suffered setbacks along the way, ultimately ending up like this."

White mist...

And capable of simulating forms...

Upon hearing this description, Ronald directly linked it to the slender pipes leading to the ice surface above.

A bold idea emerged in Ronald's mind.

Could it be—

Perhaps the white mist troubling the investigators represents Ling Guang Mountain's fundamental pattern of disappearing and appearing over time.

If they can simulate life, then simulating rocks is no feat.

Therefore, these mists might travel to the surface through slender pipes at the right time, coalesce into Ling Guang Mountain's shape, then cancel the simulation and retreat beneath the earth, returning to the underground world.

"Ronald, what are you thinking?"

The investigators were perceptive, especially in a dangerous environment.

So, as Ronald's expression changed.

Someone immediately noticed and quickly inquired:

"We have almost no information on the white mist."

"If you truly know something, sharing information would help everyone."

Ronald had no reason to hide from the investigators, so he nodded slightly and began discussing his investigation of Ling Guang Mountain:

"Let me briefly explain."

"This is actually my primary reason for visiting the Arctic continent..."

In the darkness, Ronald calmly detailed everything he knew.

Once he finished sharing the information, observing all investigators deep in thought.

Ronald then cradled Nicole and found a flat, comfortable spot nearby.

Gently laid Nicole down.

After soothing emotions, Ronald began chanting a long-unused spell:

"December 1831, fortunate as a naturalist, I boarded the Royal Navy ship 'Beagle', embarking on a five-year global scientific expedition..."

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