Eventually, Michael and Gaya reached the golden house, its grandeur standing in stark contrast to the chaos they had left behind. With a sense of finality, Michael pushed open the large door. The timer in the sky continued to trickle down, but it seemed irrelevant now; they had outsmarted everyone, orchestrating Shar's death using the adventurers, Lysandra, and Elrion.
Upon entering, they were greeted by an empty hall. The door shut ominously behind them, sealing them inside. The hall was stark, with gray walls and intermittent golden lights casting an eerie glow over the space.
Michael's gaze was drawn to the center of the room where a treasure chest sat. The chest was ornate, its surface intricately decorated with carvings and jewels that sparkled under the golden light. It seemed almost too regal, too perfect.
