The narrow passage finally opened into a wide, circular chamber. The walls were lined with the same crimson crystals from before, pulsing with a slow, steady rhythm. The floor was smooth, worn by time, and covered in a thin layer of pale dust that swirled gently with each step.
At the far end of the chamber stood a massive stone door. Its surface was covered in intricate carvings, and thick strands of webbing stretched across its face, glistening faintly in the dim light. The air around the door felt heavy, still.
Andrey stopped in front of it, his hand resting on the cold stone. His Ki senses probed the edges, searching for traps or hidden mechanisms.
"The boss room," he said quietly. "This is the entrance."
Sarah stepped up beside him, peering at the carvings. "Looks old and creepy."
Sein cracked her neck. "Let's just open it and get this over with."
Lisa stayed a step behind, her wand gripped tightly, but she said nothing. Hope moved to the side, her greatsword ready.
