"Take it easy. There might be traps here," Michael cautioned.
"Yes, Grandfather. It's better to be cautious," Marcus said, calming down.
Michael, having just found the Heart of Fire, tried to steady his emotions.
Since this was an ancient temple, there was no telling what dangers lay ahead. The sight of the bodies in the previous room came to mind—this temple was one dedicated to a god that demanded human sacrifices. They had to proceed with care.
As they left the central hall, a long corridor appeared. The atmosphere was dark and oppressive.
When they reached the end of the hall, a grey mist began to rise. The mist slowly coalesced into a human shape, then shifted to become a woman, her hood pulled low.
"[At last, you've come! The new master of Ashes and Fire, I see.]"