Poochi paid no mind to their antics and immediately got to work.
With his senses of smell and hearing greatly enhanced, he carefully scanned the passages, letting his instincts guide him through the darkness.
Behind him, the group followed slowly.
No one uttered a word. A heavy silence settled over them, filled with nervous dread and intense curiosity about what lay hidden beneath the passages.
After some time, Poochi suddenly froze. He lowered his body and let out a low growl toward a specific bend, sending everyone's stress levels through the roof.
The team instantly ducked behind the rock face at the corner, holding their breath as they looked at Ethan for explanation.
"Buddy, did you find something?" Ethan asked in a hushed tone, gently patting Poochi's head to calm him.
Instead of calming down, Poochi's growl only intensified. He bared his sharp fangs, with his eyes locked firmly on the shadowy passage ahead.
