Chapter 89

It has been a long day, but we are finally here.

The brick walls tower over us, marred by several discolorations, cracks and various ivy plants that have enveloped entire sections of the exterior. High stone fences encircle the area, and it is cracked and even destroyed in several places. Even the architecture of the castle doesn't seem that impressive, with its simple roof and lack of aesthetics. It doesn't look very intimidating in general, besides the factor of its enormity.

But as we get closer, I can feel the buzz. It starts in my head almost like a ringing in my ears, but then intensifies into identifiable whispers. "Come," it seems to say, over and over again. There are many different variations, but this single word is easily the predominant element.

Come to me and accept your fate.

Xavier follows suit and leans in close to my ear. "Can you make out anything?" he asks slowly. I nod and he frowns.

"I can't hear anything except a weird buzzin