For two hours they navigated the labyrinthine corridors of high walls, facing sporadic attacks from the maze's denizens.
Each encounter was another opportunity for Ethan to secretly use his Soul Manipulation ability, siphoning Attributes from the fallen creatures to enhance his own power. Irene continued to assist him subtly, creating distractions whenever necessary.
Then finally, his chances of using Soul Manipulation ended. He has using all five of it and his Attributes soar higher.
Ethan was still unsure if he would win against them if the situation forced him to fight all of them together. However, he was fairly confident he could defeat them in one-on-one combat.
Lucas led the way, his sharp eyes constantly scanning the surroundings. He frequently consulted the map and the Runes inscribed on the walls. The ancient symbols glowed faintly, their luminescence providing just enough light to navigate by.
