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  Unfortunately, I've only managed to partially purify this cave. Perhaps I'm not yet at my peak to deal with it, but in any case, the corrosion won't be so severe. And thanks to the absence of Syphus, it will probably dissipate on its own in no time. Without a constant source, just like fire, it will eventually die out.

  This pce already seems much nicer than before. It took a long time to absorb all the corrosion, but in the end it was worth it.

  Maybe it's time to go a little further in search of the exit...

  Now that the corrosion has been partially eradicated thanks to the purification, I can feel them... The presence of the creatures that have been affected by it... Something tells me that this could become a danger.

  ***

  Following logic, I only had one way to go: the one where the source of the underground ke flowed.

  Climbing a completely steep section gave me a hard time, but thanks to the stamina I inherited from Syphus, I managed to endure the ascent. Still, it was a strange experience for someone like me. I've been on a few field trips with the company staff, of course, but they were just group dynamics to strengthen our bonds. In general, the most we did was a guided tour of the forests, and at night we slept in motels. Not that I'm saying those trips were comparable to that.

  The climb required a constant rhythm. I didn't know which rocks would be safe for me to stand on, so I went cautiously, step by step. Needless to say, it took a long time.

  Then I walked a little further through a tortuous terrain, with boulders everywhere and the ground slippery from the humidity. Unlike the dense vegetation further down, it was much sparser up there.

  Now that I'm looking at this part of the cave, I realize that it's not as deformed as I expected. The area where I was standing wasn't as deteriorated either, and I'm not just saying that because of the corrosion. Soil erosion hadn't completely taken over the environment. The stones still remained dry and the ground, although rough, was still cold and dusty. Perhaps my eyesight has adapted to the darkness, but I can distinguish things better now. Although there is no sign of natural light here, I can see that the pce seems a little brighter. If I keep climbing, I might be able to find a way out.

  I've reached a fork in the road. Both options led uphill, so I chose one of them without thinking too much. I didn't know which way to go, but as I had already sensed, this pce exudes a certain danger, and both one and the other had something ominous about them. In the end, what mattered was moving forward.

  I already knew that no matter which path I chose, I would have to face danger. And then it appeared.

  Rwaarrh, Rwoorw!

  The creature appeared quickly, surprising me faster than I had imagined. We looked into each other's eyes for a moment. It had the appearance of a crocodile, with a greenish skin that was dirty with dirt, making it difficult to see. But on closer inspection, I realized that, just like the rest of the cave, the creature was dominated by corrosion. However, it wasn't deteriorating as I had expected; on the contrary, it looked more menacing. Its reddish gaze exuded a hostile presence.

  Vlussshh!

  - Shit!

  I jumped to the side, hitting the ground hard, just before the attack reached me. I hadn't expected the creature to attack with such speed. I thought its jaws would be the biggest danger, but instead it fired a gust of wind, like a vacuum cannon. Luckily, I managed to dodge, but I knew that if I had been hit, even my stamina wouldn't have been able to prevent some considerable damage.

  - Uh-oh...

  He seemed to be preparing for another attack. His movements were slow, but now that I knew the impact of it, I couldn't underestimate him. The pressure of the surrounding vacuum wave was great, even without hitting me directly. The tight space gave the creature a considerable advantage.

  Vlussshh!

  Another bst, but this time I managed to dodge it. However, I realized that the wave was getting stronger. The longer it spent channeling the attack, the more powerful the bst became.

  Now, with its guard down, the creature was recharging for a stronger blow. If this continued, it would be a problem. I knew I had to use the distance to my advantage.

  Fooosh!

  Without hesitation, I blew my fmes towards the creature.

  Rwaaarrrhhh!

  I thought that, because of its scales, it would have some resistance to fire, but I was wrong. Although its body remains intact in some areas, the heat was so intense that it was partially charred. Perhaps the corrosion gave it some extra resistance, but even so, the attack was effective.

  Even so, it was terrifying. If I'd arrived here without preparing properly, I'd probably have done badly. Even with the gifts I inherited from Syphus during the contract, I could have panicked and ended up in an even worse situation.

  I need to be more cautious when using these fmes out in the open. Even without something to consume, they continue to burn everything around them.

  The sound of that creature, firing a bst of vacuum, reverberated through the cave. With that, I imagine that other threats are now on alert. Better to redouble our attention.

  However, I couldn't help but be intrigued by the creature's body. My fmes failed to consume it, which indicates that it has some resistance to heat. And the corrosion, instead of dissipating, spread even further.

  I guess I can take that as a partial lesson. The corrosion seems to have adapted over time. The miasma that Syphus caused was more intense in the lower part of the creature, but it still managed to affect the creatures higher up.

  Now, I have two options: purify it with my healing power or absorb the corrosion to better understand the process. I'd like to know if my powers work on other living beings... or on the bodies of creatures. If it does, I believe the process will be the same.

  Cautiously, I approached the creature, carefully observing my surroundings. There was no longer any immediate danger in the area, but I suspected that other creatures might be further ahead.

  As I touched it, I confirmed its resistance. Its skin was incredibly robust, simir to the scales that cover my body in some parts. His scales were thicker and more adapted to the environment. If I hadn't prepared myself, he would have been a formidable opponent.

  Vaku