Scarlett smiled warmly at their loyalty. She chose not to mention the risk of memory loss as it wouldn't help now. Her thoughts turned to the challenges ahead. She knew the journey would not be as grueling for her as it would be for her group, but she was determined to protect them and rescue the humans trapped below. Failure was not an option.
Without wasting time, Scarlett stepped forward, her expression resolute. She dipped her foot into the ominous pit, and the moment her toes touched its surface, an eerie ripple spread through the air. The pit, once invisible to everyone else, materialized in its entirety, revealing a black void of swirling shadows.
Her group gasped in unison, their wide, terror-filled eyes glued to Scarlett's leg, which seemed to disappear into the darkness.
"There'sā¦ really a pit?" whispered Garvin, his voice trembling.
Scarlett turned to them, her gaze calm but firm. "Let's go. Now."
