The newly revealed passage wound deeper into the heart of the fortress, its walls engraved with ancient symbols and protective runes. Each step forward felt like peeling away layers of a powerful, dormant energy that had been locked away for centuries. Canila and his team remained vigilant, knowing that the final chamber was not only the heart of the Silent Fortress but likely its most dangerous trial.
As they moved, the torches along the wall sparked to life in a silent, ominous procession, casting an unsettling glow on the narrow path.
Kael observed the walls with a critical eye, his fingertips tracing the symbols. "These runes are set to drain any form of spiritual energy, weakening intruders who rely on it," he explained, his voice low but tense.
Fynn, his usual calm demeanor showing a rare strain, replied, "This entire place was constructed to trap not only the body but the spirit. Whatever lies ahead, it's meant to break those who dare enter."
