Chapter 888: Sixth Circle, Heresy (Part 1)

Adamanthi was threatening Jayaa, but shuddered under Kaizen's penetrating gaze and immediately backed away. 

The silence that followed was palpable, every member of the group sensing the tension in the air. 

Jayaa, still resentful, glared at Adamanthi, but decided to remain silent, realizing that the moment called for caution.

Kaizen, with his firm expression, broke the silence. "Let's continue. We're all in the same boat here, and we must remember that each of us has a crucial role to play."

Adamanthi nodded slowly, his posture relaxing a little, but his eyes still shone with a mixture of resentment and respect for Kaizen. 

"Right," muttered Adamanthi, turning again towards the large stone door. "Let's go."

With an almost ceremonial gesture, Adamanthi touched the intricate carvings on the door. The carved lines began to glow, and a low, resounding sound echoed loudly. Slowly, the door began to open, revealing the entrance to the Sixth Circle.