Chapter 98 - The Maze of Illusions

The dark corridors of the Abyss stretched endlessly before Daniel and Mira, their footsteps echoing faintly against the cold, stone walls. The Sphere of Clarity glowed softly in Daniel's hands, its light pushing back the oppressive shadows but failing to banish the unease settling over them."Do you feel it?" Mira asked, her voice barely more than a whisper. She kept her blade drawn, her eyes scanning every corner of the winding path.Daniel nodded. "It's as if the Abyss is... shifting. Watching us more intently than before."The Fragment of Insight pulsed faintly, sending fragmented thoughts into Daniel's mind: "Beware... deception lies ahead."The narrow corridor opened up into a massive hall, its ceiling lost in darkness. Ancient runes glowed faintly along the walls, their meanings obscured by time. A faint, almost imperceptible breeze swept through the chamber, carrying with it the faintest hint of whispers."Do you hear that?" Mira asked, her voice tight.