Chapter 527

Scarlett's heart raced as she watched Hisham land safely on solid ground, relief flooding her features. "Are you okay?" she called out, her voice laced with concern.

Hisham nodded, his chest heaving with exertion. "I'm fine. Thanks for your warning."

They paused to catch their breath, the adrenaline of their narrow escape coursing through their veins. Scarlett's eyes narrowed as she surveyed the treacherous pitfall before them, her mind racing with thoughts of how to proceed.

"We need to find a way around this," Scarlett said, her voice resolute. "Let's backtrack and see if there's another path we can take."

Together, they retraced their steps, navigating the labyrinth's shifting corridors with caution. Each turn offered new challenges, their progress hindered by the ever-present threat of hidden traps.