Chapter 111: The Deadly Puzzles

I stared at the massive iron door behind Lucien as it groaned open, revealing the shadowy interior of a chamber I knew all too well.

The Labyrinth of Sacrifice. My father had spoken of it in hushed tones—a series of deadly puzzles designed to test one’s loyalty and resolve. Few had ever come out alive.

Lucien smirked, his eyes glinting with satisfaction. “Welcome to your final trial, Sera. If you want to escape, you’ll have to survive the Labyrinth. But I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

I clenched my jaw, glancing back at my team. Gareth’s face was pale but determined, Matthias’s jaw was set with grim resolve, and the rest of my pack stood ready, despite the exhaustion etched into their features.

“We don’t have a choice,” I said, forcing myself to remain calm. “We have to go through.”

Lucien stepped aside, gesturing toward the entrance. “By all means. I’ll be watching closely.”

Without another word, we pushed forward, entering the dark, twisting corridors of the Labyrinth.

The air was thi