Chapter 124 - The Lava Chain (2) (1/2)

(Tom's PoV)

No, it was not water. It was not cold and wet. It was like I was sucked into warm sand, except I didn't feel suffocated at all. I was startled for a while but as I tried to breath, I couldn't find it difficult. Instead, it was as if I was not drowned but only being enveloped by darkness.

If only I couldn't feel the sinking motion, I would have believed that I was not drowned.

Even if I tried to open my eyes, I couldn't see anything. I didn't know where I was and the warm feeling started to increase by a notch.

Strangely, I didn't feel panic. The scalding feeling in my hands and around my ankles was gone as if it had never been there. The warmth was still comfortable for me, so I didn't really pay attention to it. Instead, I chose to clear my head and started to think of another thing.

When would I stop sinking?

Was I sinking faster?

Then, an idea popped in my mind. At this rate, I might end up at the core of the earth. Who knows?

I chuckled at that thought. What was I thinking? Instead of ended up at the core of the earth, there was huge possibility that I would end up dead.

Then, didn't it mean I wouldn't meet Jane again?

That thought woke me up. No! I wouldn't let that happen.

Calm down! Think something! Think something!

I frowned and tried to materialize the same shield I used in my dream and wrapped it around my body. Cool sensation enveloped my body, just in time when the temperature started to become hot instead of warm.

You must have thought why I didn't find it strange or panic about it. Please, I had died once. I knew the feeling of being separated from my body. Nothing could make me scared right now, at least I didn't lose any of my memory now. I knew perfectly what happened to me right now, every feel and every sense.

”This human is so calm.” A thunderous voice was heard and my eyebrows twitched. Where did the voice come from?

”As expected from the one who was tied to the death volcano.” A chuckle followed the voice, sounded like a voice of a kid.

My eyes narrowed at that statement. Tied to the death volcano? Who? Me? He meant, this chain? If what he said was true, then it explained why my chain was so hot like lava. But, why? Why did I got chained?

”Huh? My subordinate said that the death volcano is showing signs of eruption. We better leave and inform the others.” The childish voice said.

”Ah, is that why this human is here?”

Again, a chuckle was heard. ”Well, he is just another sacrifice for the volcano. Let's go!”