Chapter 135

Gonzalo's POV 

He gestured toward the ancient tree, drawing everyone's attention to the mysterious door. "The riddle on the door mentioned a sacrifice, a choice that had to be made before entering the chamber. You missed that part, Gonzalo."

Confusion and disbelief swirled within me. Sacrifice? A choice? The words echoed in my mind as I tried to recall the details of the riddle. Had I overlooked a crucial element in the pursuit of victory?

The senior pack member, who had outlined the task earlier, approached with a stern expression. "What do you mean, Ralph?"

Ralph's smirk widened. "Check the riddle again. Look for the part that Gonzalo missed. I completed the task as required, and he didn't."

The senior pack member frowned and walked over to inspect the door, closely examining the engraved riddle. I watched with a sinking feeling in my gut, my earlier sense of accomplishment fading into a cloud of unc