Exiting the portal felt like a whirlwind of colors and sensations, and when Michael landed on the other side, he found himself in a spacious, dimly lit room. The room was eerily empty, with stone walls and an imposing iron door at one end. It wasn't quite what Ayag had expected.
"I've exited the portal," Michael whispered to Pink, who was still in his earpiece.
Pink's voice came through, calm and composed. "Good. Now, head out through that iron door, and remember to change your robes to green."
With a thought, Michael's black robes transformed into green ones. He then opened the imposing iron door and stepped into a massive, marble-floored hall. Several orcs roamed around, some engaged in conversation, while others appeared busy with various tasks.
