35 - The Lady's Prologue [1]
The sole objective of this Gate was to acquire the crystal key that marked the end of the raid and the closing of the Gate.
The task looked like it would be arduous at some point but we were able to scale through, and all without any one of us getting injured.
I grabbed the crimson gemstone, feeling a hot sensation streaming through my palms and into my forearm in a second.
I didn't expect that. Nevertheless, I steadied my grip so the gem did not fall from my hands.
"That's hot," I muttered with a grimace.
"Are you okay, Link?" Wendy asked from where she stood.
I raised my head, shifting my attention to her briefly and nodded.
In that short time, I caught a glimpse of their faces and they seem to have noticed me wince from the heat I felt off the gem's surface.
There was this mild glint of worry in their eyes.
"I'm fine."
—Ding!
The familiar ring chimed in our ears, announcing the presence of the system that governed the Gate.
