Story 447: The Chamber of Judgment

The hidden door creaked open, revealing a long corridor bathed in golden light. The team exchanged weary glances, the toll of the labyrinth’s endless trials evident in their battered gear and fatigued faces. Yet, they pressed on, drawn toward the unknown.

The corridor opened into a massive chamber, its grandeur surpassing anything they had encountered so far. Tall, arched ceilings glimmered with intricate gold inlays, and massive chandeliers hung suspended, their flames casting dancing shadows on the polished marble floor. At the center of the room stood a grand dais with a single elevated throne, its ornate backrest adorned with roaring lion carvings.

Flanking the throne were two towering statues of armored knights, their massive swords pointed downward into the floor. Their eyes glowed faintly, much like the lion statues from before, giving the unsettling impression that they were alive.