The air around the massive door vibrated with energy, its runes pulsating faster as if urging them onward. The group exchanged one last glance, each of their faces revealing a mixture of emotions—determination, apprehension, and an unyielding resolve.
Eren was the first to move. His boots scuffed the trembling earth as he stepped forward, his dark eyes locked on the swirling void at the door's center. His hands were clenched into fists, and his shoulders squared as though bracing himself for whatever awaited. His breath came slow and steady, though the slight twitch at his jaw betrayed his lingering uncertainty. With each step, his resolve seemed to solidify, the weight of their journey pressing heavily on his back.
