Chapter 85: Chapter no.85 Unraveling the First Puzzle and the Journey Ahead

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As I wandered through the dimly lit halls of the ancient temple, the air was heavy with the scent of incense and the weight of centuries of history. The silence was only occasionally interrupted by the soft sound of my footsteps echoing off the cold stone walls. My brushsquirrel companion, fast asleep, rested comfortably on my bushy head, its tiny body rising and falling in sync with my breaths.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe as I walked past ornate carvings and intricate murals depicting long-forgotten stories. Each turn of the labyrinthine temple seemed to reveal a new secret, yet Master Viracocha and any other inhabitants remained frustratingly elusive.