The doors began to open—slowly, creaking, as if they hadn't been opened in decades (because they hadn't).
Darkness beyond. Cold. Absolute.
And from within—a voice. Ancient. Resonant.
"Finally... visitors... after so long... enter... if you dare..."
The doors opened fully.
Alex took the first step into the darkness.
His team followed.
Viktor watched from outside as the doors began to close behind them.
"Good luck," he whispered. "You're all going to need it."
The doors closed with a final BOOM.
[Fallen Citadel - Raid Activated]
[Participants Sealed Inside]
[Countdown: 72:00:00]
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[LEVEL 1: HALLS OF BONE - 7:03 PM]
The darkness lasted only seconds.
Then torches along the walls came to life—sickly blue flames that provided no warmth, only enough light to see.
And what they saw was...
"God," Maya breathed.
