章 55: They Are Back (2)

"What feeling, Raena...?" Jaun pursued, even though the girl seemed to have started going pale.

"I... I can't..."

"That the person we're pursuing might actually be Professor Ronan?" Jaun asked, his heart racing at the thought, a thrill of excitement mingling with apprehension.

"Yes..." Raena nodded slowly, her expression caught in a delicate balance between doubt and belief.

"Then we have no time to waste," Jaun declared, a fierce glint sparking in his eyes as they stood on the cusp of potential discovery, ready to confront whatever awaited them.

Raena nodded, her own determination solidifying. Her heart thumped rapidly in her chest, a wild rhythm that echoed the allure of the mystery drawing them deeper into the unknown. Retreat was no longer an option. With a final, resolute look exchanged between them, a mixture of fear and resolve reflected in their expressions, they stepped into the dark passageway.