"I am the guardian of these challenging grounds. I have no name, but if you wish, you may call me the Guardian Elder," the man said, his voice echoing through the chamber. As he spoke, the dimly lit area suddenly brightened. The torches lining the massive pillars in front of a colossal statue burst into flames, illuminating the space.
The area was even larger than they had imagined. To their surprise, it stretched out into a wide, circular expanse in the distance, resembling the stage of a grand arena.
Both of them stood in awe before Cassandra broke the silence. "Guardian Elder, as you said, we are the first to come here in eons. Does that mean you've been alive for all those eons?"