They moved through the chamber, dodging traps and fending off mechanical sentinels with a mix of Kai's fiery blade and Frode's illusions. The air grew denser, and the ground trembled more frequently, a clear sign of the impending eruption.
"We're almost there," Kai said, his voice tight with tension.
They had encountered several guards, and Frode's magic had been the key to their survival, creating illusions that confused the mechanical sentinels. But now, as they approached the chamber's heart, the air grew thick with pressure. The ground trembled more frequently, a stark reminder of the impending eruption.
"The artifact is just ahead," Kai said, pointing to the flickering light at the end of the narrow corridor. "We're almost there."
