They started to enter. As they stepped inside, they saw a path leading downward. Not hidden at all. Very easy to find, as if it was made that way on purpose.
"Be careful!" said Serya.
Alvaric nodded. "You all stay behind me!" he asked before starting to walk down.
They descended the narrow and spiraling stairs. The deeper they went, the dimmer the light from the outside became, until it disappeared completely. Only the dim light from the crystal held by Velka remained. But that was enough to illuminate the path.
The four of them continued walking deeper. As time passed, they began to see a—
On the first floor, the corridor split into several directions. The air here was thicker and more stifling, and in the distance, there was the sound of scraping... like something dragging a body or weapon on wet ground.
"I'll go first," said Alvaric quietly, almost like a whisper. He didn't wait for a reply and immediately stepped forward, leaving Serya and Velka behind.
