Chapter 48: CHAPTER 48: MAZE

Eryndor and Ayla stood at the entrance of the Earth Challenge, their eyes fixed on the vast maze sprawling before them. Towering stone walls, thickly draped in moss and twisting vines, loomed ominously overhead. The ground was uneven, riddled with hidden pitfalls and shifting stones, creating an atmosphere thick with tension and uncertainty.

Eryndor took a deep breath, a smirk playing on his lips as he surveyed the daunting landscape. "Looks like puzzle is the next challenge" he said, his voice smooth and confident. "But I'm sure we can handle it."

Ayla crossed her arms, her brow furrowing slightly. "Don't underestimate this place? It's not a game."

Eryndor shifted his stance, casually flexing his well-built upper body as he leaned against a nearby stone wall, pretending it was a natural position. "Of course not," he replied, his tone nonchalant. "But we can't let it intimidate us. We just need a solid strategy."