Max and Azael reached the corridor leading to the hall where Cerberus was kept. The gate stood at the end of the passage. It was massive and metallic, covered in chains and locks.
Max stopped in front of it.
"…looks like we made it."
Azael spoke calmly. He stepped closer to the gate.
"…this is the place."
He slightly turned his head toward Max.
"…get ready."
A faint smile formed on his lips.
"…you're about to meet the castle's pet."
Max swallowed.
Azael placed his hand on one of the locks.
"…be a little careful."
Pause.
"…it drools a lot."
Another lock came loose.
Clank.
"…and it likes to play."
Another one.
Clank.
Azael let out a soft chuckle.
"…but it doesn't bite…"
He turned the final mechanism.
Clank.
He glanced sideways at Max.
"…unless I tell it to."
Max clenched his fists, slightly nervous.
"…I'm ready."
His eyes were steady.
"…I want to see Abby. Let's go in."
