Chapter 78: Labyrinth's Veil

As the ominous shadows deepened, a sense of foreboding hung heavy in the air. We exchanged wary glances, our footsteps echoing softly against the cold, stone floor of the ancient crypt. The flickering torches cast dancing shadows on the walls, revealing glimpses of intricate carvings and faded symbols.

"We shouldn't be here," whispered Alex, his voice barely audible above the faint echoes of distant whispers. I could feel the tension radiating from him, his grip tightening on the hilt of his sword.

"We have no choice," I replied, my voice tinged with uncertainty. "The fate of our world depends on what we find here."

As we ventured deeper into the crypt, the oppressive atmosphere seemed to weigh down on us like a suffocating shroud. Every creak of the floorboards, every rustle of movement, sent shivers down my spine.

Suddenly, a chilling breeze swept through the chamber, extinguishing the torches in an instant. Darkness enveloped us, thick and suffocating, as if we had been swallowed w