Capítulo 453: Story 453: The Veiled Path

The spiral staircase had led the team to a chamber of ancient grandeur. The moment they stepped through the colossal door, a wave of cold air swept over them. The vast hall they entered was dimly lit by beams of light filtering through jagged cracks in the ceiling. Dust motes swirled in the air, and the distant sound of dripping water echoed, faint but persistent.

The centerpiece of the chamber was a twisted column of stone that extended upward, spiraling into an unseen destination. It was flanked by a crumbling archway that seemed to lead deeper into the labyrinth. The room was a blend of beauty and decay, with intricately carved walls that hinted at a long-lost civilization.

“Looks like someone built this place to hide something important,” Shadow remarked, her eyes scanning the room for threats.

“Or to keep something in,” Ghost muttered, his NVGs still active as he swept the shadows.