The oppressive darkness clung to the cavern as the colossal door closed behind me, leaving only the faint glow of the crystals to pierce the black hole.
A shiver ran down my spine, and as I strained my eyes, they fell upon the source of the voice.
Before me stood a creature of legends — a Kraken with eight frightening tentacles, its form bathed in an eerie, otherworldly light.
The air grew thick with a mix of nervousness and awe as I faced this mythical being.
"Alex Delius," the Kraken's voice resonated, each word carrying the weight of ancient knowledge. "You seek the Queen of Myths, and your journey has led you to me, the Protector of the knowledge."
'How does he know all of this?' My mind raced with these thoughts.
Surprised by the creature's knowledge of my visit, I hesitated before responding. "Who, no... What are you?"