3rd Level.
They had arrived.
The towering door loomed before them. Its presence was almost alive.
Lucien paused, drawing in a deep breath.
They were ready.
His INVENTORY was already stocked with anything that might give them an edge.
"Korrak. Vyrran."
At his command, the two drakes took their positions on either side.
With eager growls, they dug in their claws and heaved.
The massive slab groaned and the sound echoed through the chamber until it finally swung open.
Lucien leaned forward to peer inside...
...but the view shimmered. It warped as though reality itself resisted his gaze.
He swallowed.
"Formation."
The pets shifted instantly.
Sparkles took the rear. The other four closed in front, forming a protective semicircle.
Just to be safe, Lucien copied Perfect Calculation via Cram Session, sharpening his judgment and boosting his ability to spot any anomaly.
Then finally... they stepped inside.
But then...
