2025-04-26 09:49:01š¦š¹CHAPTER 24: The light that settles in the dark
Their footsteps echoed in a narrow stone hallway. Cold and moist air piercing bones, old soil smells and long candles filling the senses. The walls are filled with ancient carvings-protection, light spells, and names that have been mostly erased time.
Leon walked at the front, one hand holding the magic torch that was burning calmly on his palm. The light danced on the wall, creating a shadow that occasionally made Vireon stop for a moment and looked suspiciously.
"How long is this place hidden?" asked Vireon, her voice slowly, but echoed.
"Nearly two decades," answered Leon softly. "Since the attack. Not many people know there is this hallway."
Raina pays attention to wall engraving. "Every symbol here ... like a story. This is not just a hiding place, huh?"
Leon nodded. "This is the reflec
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