In Chapter 5 of “Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar,” titled “The Altar of the Flaming God,” Tarzan’s pursuit of the outer world is abruptly halted by a sudden earthquake that traps him inside a treasure room. As he regains consciousness, he finds himself amidst untold wealth but is more concerned with escaping. Meanwhile, Werper, a Belgian, also survives the quake unharmed and begins a desperate search for an exit, fearing for his safety amid the chaos and darkness.
Werper discovers Tarzan unconscious, mistaking him for dead, and hurriedly seeks a way out. His initial relief at finding a passage is short-lived when he encounters a blocked path. Through determination, Werper manages to find and navigate through hidden doors and tunnels, his only source of comfort being a dwindling candle. His journey through the darkened corridors is marked by fear and desperation, exacerbated by eerie screams that hint at some unspeakable horror lurking nearby.
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