The sound of footsteps echoing in the darkness stopped.
As Lia, who was leading the way, came to a halt, everyone walking behind her stopped in their tracks as well.
'Is something the matter?'
'It's a fork in the road,' Lia said, looking back.
When Ian raised his lantern and held it forward, the light stretched a bit further, illuminating the passage ahead.
Straight ahead was a passage that looked no different from before.
And just as Lia said, a new passage branching off in another direction was connected to one of the walls.
It was the third fork they had encountered since entering the labyrinth.
Everyone set their luggage down in front of the junction and took a brief rest while staying alert to their surroundings.
Since they couldn't move until the direction was decided, it was a natural break time.
'Which way are we going?'
'Let me think for a moment….'
Everyone turned their gaze toward Ian, waiting for his decision.
