James and Walganus continued to venture deep into the abandoned and desolate city. The city was huge, and although its buildings had collapsed, it was evident that it had once been a prosperous city a long time ago. The city was now eerily silent, and no sound could be heard.

Clack! Clack! Clack!

As they walked the streets, their footsteps broke the silence of the desolate city.

“Hee hee hee…”

At that moment, a peal of gloomy laughter echoed throughout the city. The two looked around at the same time, trying to locate the source of the sound. However, the sound seemed to be coming from all directions. The laughter was eerie and sinister, resembling a baby’s laughter and an elderly person’s low chuckle at the same time.

“This is creepy alright.” Furrowing his eyebrows, Walganus reminded James, “Be on your guard. I have a feeling that this city’s inhabited.”

James sensed his surroundings. However, there were no signs of life at all.

“I agree.” James nodded.

Then, he scanned his s