Kai looked into the fireplace. He watched as the embers ate away at the small logs while listening to the cracks of the wood under the intense magical heat.
"So, you're really ready for this?" Kai asked, turning to Orlin.
"I have been ready for a long time, Kai."
Kai exhaled slowly, steadying himself.
Orlin teleported them with his magic back into the basement. Kai stumbled forward, still not expecting the sudden change of scenery.
"That's just about the last of my magic. I can't get any more, so you've got one shot at this."
The basement air was thick, weighed down by the dense magic that radiated from the sigils surrounding them. The steel door at the far end of the room stood as a silent reminder of what lay ahead, the only exit should he succeed.