Chapter 135 - The Ritual Chambers

Thankfully, there were no traps to hinder their descent—likely due to Alba not having the time to set any.

As they reached the bottom, a grand chamber loomed before them. The walls were lined with skulls and bones, the gruesome decor casting ominous shadows beyond the magical orbs of light surrounding the group. The stench of death hung thick in the air, its pungency enough to churn their stomachs that some soldiers were unable to resist the urge to vomit.

Instinctively, everyone pressed closer to the stairs while the mages cautiously spread their orbs of light, illuminating the chamber inch by inch. When the entire room was finally lit, a deathly chill gripped their hearts, the intense fear freezing their breaths mid-gasp.