As the heavy doors to the chamber creaked shut behind them, Ethan felt an immense weight lift from his shoulders. The oppressive energy that had hung in the air seemed to dissipate, replaced by a strange calm that settled over the group. Yet, despite their victory, a lingering tension remained, the echoes of their struggle reverberating through the silent temple.
They retraced their steps through the labyrinthine corridors, the flickering torchlight casting long shadows on the walls. The temple, once a place of fear and uncertainty, now felt eerily serene. But Ethan knew better than to let his guard down. The Assembly might have been defeated here, but their reach extended far beyond these walls.
