Evelyn Ford continued to move deeper inside. The further she went, the lower the temperature dropped, and the air seemed to grow thinner. She quickly took off her mask to breathe.
Evelyn Ford swapped her boots for a pair of hiking boots. The soles had anti-slip treads, which would be safer. Once her breathing steadied, she put her mask back on and continued moving deeper.
Damp, cold wind assaulted her in gusts. Even through her insulated coat, she could still feel a faint chill.
Moss grew on the cave walls. 'Even with a mask and gloves, it's best not to touch anything carelessly,' she thought. 'Contact with mold spores could cause an infection.'
This kind of infection was no ordinary matter. It could be a kidney infection or a respiratory infection, both of which could be fatal.
