The underground library, with its ancient stone walls and shelves full of dusty books, seemed to vibrate with accumulated magical energy.
"Everyone ready?" asked Kaizen, his voice resonating in the chamber. He looked at each of his friends, searching their eyes to make sure they were ready to face whatever came their way.
Og'tharoz was the first to answer. "I'm ready. There's no time to lose."
Blood Lily straightened her black cloak and loosened her shoulders. "Let's get on with it," she said, her red eyes shining with determination.
Kaizen turned to Alina, who held the bottle of shiny liquid in both hands. "Are we going to drink this now or when we get there?"
"The potion has a concealing effect of only one hour. Ideally, we should only drink it when we're at the gates of hell." Alina explained.
"Very well, then please leave this to me for now."
"As you wish." She said.