Adrian stood over the lifeless body of the Minotaur, his breath coming in ragged gasps as he tried to steady himself. His entire body ached; the intense battle had drained him of nearly all his strength.
But there was no time to rest. He knew the Minotaur was just one of many challenges he would face in this cursed labyrinth.
As if responding to his thoughts, the ground beneath him began to tremble once more. Adrian's grip tightened on his sword as he scanned the chamber, expecting another threat to emerge from the shadows.
But instead, the stone walls around him began to shift and slide, revealing a narrow passageway hidden from view.
The air around him grew colder, and a strange, almost eerie silence filled the chamber as the walls moved into place. Adrian took a deep breath, preparing himself for whatever lay ahead. He stepped forward, his senses on alert, as he entered the newly revealed passage.
