[After an extended break the trek continues into the depth of the volcano, through claustrophobia-inducing winding tunnels heated by the mountain's fiery heart and across precariously narrow stone bridges arching across slowly moving streams of magma. On multiple occasions Hijikata has to shepherd people taking breaks in spots he deems too dangerous.
Eventually, however, they all make it to their destination: a large cavern that feels oddly cool despite being surrounded by what can only be described as magmafalls, with gemstones glittering on the ceiling. Everyone crowds around the locked box, seemingly made of crystal, that holds the mystical ring in the centre.]
"You cannot prove, but you always know: The apple falls, the wasp stings, a friend comes, the keys turn."
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Okay, so it's got something to do with gravity, pain, and... the last two items are a little vague, huh? Or is this about seasons? Autumn for the apple, summer for the wasp...
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Eventually, however, they all make it to their destination: a large cavern that feels oddly cool despite being surrounded by what can only be described as magmafalls, with gemstones glittering on the ceiling. Everyone crowds around the locked box, seemingly made of crystal, that holds the mystical ring in the centre.]
"You cannot prove, but you always know: The apple falls, the wasp stings, a friend comes, the keys turn."
...
Okay, so it's got something to do with gravity, pain, and... the last two items are a little vague, huh? Or is this about seasons? Autumn for the apple, summer for the wasp...