"Agreed," Thalia nodded. "Though it's a pity we have to leave so many behind."
Noa brushed the dust off his sleeve.
"But we can't carry more. Let's not push our luck and clear this place as quickly as we can," he added, his pace steady as he guided them towards the next path.
If there was darkness ahead, he was taking the lead.
When they had to choose paths or check for traps, Thalia took the lead.
Lily and Liz only existed when they spoke, showering the duo with compliments they clearly didn't mean.
Noa grew excited as the ashes drew closer.
He didn't care about the girls and planned to deal with them later.
Before that, he wanted to defeat the tomb's final boss and gather his first set of dragon ashes.
With each turn, the maze became narrower, forcing them to stay close. Noa's footsteps echoed first, Thalia matching his pace perfectly.
After what felt like hours, the path widened suddenly, only to end with a solid stone they couldn't just break.
Noa stopped.
