Bab 35: Promise, You Will Come Back.

"Yes." 

Valac whispered as the key in his pocket began shining. All of a sudden it flew out of his pocket as it sent to the circular impression on the cave's door, fitting perfectly.

SCREEEEEECCCHHHHH!

The stony  walls parted as the silvery light from the Moonlit Cavern's entrance cast a glow over Valac as he glanced around the spacious mouth of the dungeon.

It felt familiar, even nostalgic—yet distant, as if his memories of "Isis" had become faint echoes over time. 

So long. My third quest as God's Knight.

Silvi hovered beside him, her delicate wings fluttering as she examined the entrance with a mix of pride and amusement.

"You remember the way, old man?" she asked, her voice tinged with a playful note.

"I'm not an old man. And, yes I do remember it." Valac said, giving Silvi a side eye. 

Before turning his gaze turning toward the tunnels stretching beyond.