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The group clier as they neared At the top of the irregularity, Sa with theirto loosen the rubble Leonid and Re them work Ten minutes later, Sam looked over his shoulder at her “There’s a space behind it You’re a genius”

“I just have a devious mind It’s what I would have done After all, they had no way of knohether the Allies would investigate every square inch of the island or not once they had full possession Better safe than sorry” Remi said

“Let’s clear this and see what’s inside,” said Sareater effort Reap had been opened

“Definitely a cave,” Lazlointo the darkness Motes of dust hovered in the still air

“Want to do the honors, Lazlo?” Remi asked

“You know, I just had a thought What if they booby-trapped it?” Lazlo mused

“I highly doubt that anything they could have rigged that long ago would still be operational,” Sam said

“Fine Followfor a conviction he clearly didn’t feel

They entered the cavern, trailing Lazlo, their lights illuer than the prior caves The floor was uneven and stretched into the darkness, sloping lower as they moved deeper, with the surface slick in places froh the walls

“At least it’s cool in here,” Sam said as they pressed forward

“But no crates,” Remi said

“Look at the bright side No skeletons, either”

Lazlo slowed as the passage turned to the right and he held his light up Stalactites hung fro relentlessly, as they had since the cave’s birth The tea had collapsed over tier natural chamber

“But still no treasure,” Leonid reminded, his expression sour

“Good things co slowly, his lamp raised in his hand