Arthur was still at least two days away from the base camp. If he was closer, he might eventually have the opportunity to reach someone. But this was his chance to find the creature after all.
Inside the Cave
Finally, his curiosity got the better of him, and he ventured into the cave. He didn’t plan to go very far, and of course, he would be cautious. Carefully, he took steps, unaware of what he would encounter.
The cave quickly turned into a cold, damp tunnel. It was narrow, and progress was difficult. Arthur had to be careful with each step – a loose stone could easily dislodge above or beneath him.
Far from the Entrance
As he went further, the tunnel widened. It was dark and cold. Arthur didn’t realize how far he had already gone. Curiosity had taken over. When he looked back, he could barely see the entrance, a small dot in the darkness. Suddenly, the tunnel opened up to a large cave.