While Chiron's eyes were on Mani, the Priestess's eyes were on the bigger picture.
"We need to activate the defenses," she cried out, stealing Chiron's attention.
Chiron nodded at her and the two of them rushed into the mountain, and up its stairs.
Every step taken ensured that the passage lights automatically came on, on their own.
Chiron could not help but observe the walls the further he climbed inside. These walls were all adorned with runes.
But that was not all. Chiron could feel the lingering power that flowed within them. This was power that flowed right from the Aura vein far beneath their feet, thousands of miles into the earth.
Even though they were rushing up as a result of the emergency, Chiron could not help but admire this place. It was absolutely beatuiful to behold.