When Victor warned that what Azrael was about to see might seem strange, Azrael assumed the building's interior would be unlike anything he had encountered before.
But now, as he stared at the scene before him, he slowly realized they weren't inside a building at all.
They were inside a giant hollow tree. Dozens of doors led into rooms that formed a maze-like network, while pitch-black staircases spiraled to both higher and lower levels—perhaps crafted by the tree itself. The center of this vast structure made up of floors, stairs, and doors was left bare, offering an unobstructed view to the upper and lower levels. The only thing preventing the Chosen from falling over was the masterfully crafted fence lined at the edge of each floor.
Azrael stepped forward and leaned over the railing of his floor. The tree soared at least ten stories high. Yet what unsettled him most were the crimson flowers resting calmly at the hollow's base.
