Bab 462: Story 462: The Crypt of Bones

The stone door slammed shut behind the team with a resounding thud, leaving them in an oppressive silence. The narrow corridor opened into a larger chamber, its walls lined with human bones stacked meticulously to form macabre pillars of death. At the center stood an imposing white cross embedded into the wall, its base surrounded by dark symbols etched into the dirt floor.

“This isn’t just decoration,” murmured Shadow, her voice low as she scanned the room with her flashlight. “It’s a warning.”

Viper ran her fingers along the skull-lined wall, her expression grim. “Or a trap. Either way, someone went to great lengths to create this… display.”

“Focus,” Rook ordered, his voice cutting through the tension. “This is the heart of the catacombs. The relic we’re looking for is close. Stay alert.”