Nina studied the countless smaller tunnels branching off into darkness.
"I'm not sure either," she admitted quietly. "I can't detect what's inside them."
"Then we split up?" Idir suggested. "Whoever finds the sacred artifact brings it back."
"I think that's our best option," Keil agreed.
Nina considered it for a moment before nodding.
"Alright."
She took out several long, durable ropes and handed them to the others.
"Tie these around yourselves. We don't know what the terrain inside looks like. If anyone gets lost, use the rope to find your way back. It'll also help us determine whether a path is still safe."
She was worried there might be maze-like traps hidden within the cave system.
"Understood."
The males immediately secured the ropes around themselves.
Nina then turned to Lani.
"Father, stay outside and hold the other ends of the ropes. Be ready to pull us back or assist if anything happens."
"Alright," Lani replied seriously. "All of you be careful."
