Last Touches
Even though they reinforced the structure as best as they could, there was no way to guarantee the stairs were safe. For one thing, the steps were all rusty. Even though the structure surrounding the hatch was safe, John did not know how much weight the staircase could hold. If they wanted to repair the stairs, they would first have to get inside. This is the reason he tried to think of other ways to go about it. At this point, he was ready to give the project his all.
Another Way In
He had to look for a different way to enter the cavern without going down the rusted stairs. The entrance was both narrow and deep, so it was not out of the question for him to get hurt. He brought down a ladder of his own instead. John had felt excited about this mystery ever since he first heard the rumor about the land. He was full of excitement when he went down the ladder. What was he going to find down there?