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Chapter 162: Conflict Among Allies
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Gemini Chapter 163: Discovery of Ancient Secrets
The party moves into each new sector, and the terrible weight of the labyrinth gradually lifts. In complete contrast to the creepy, oppressive mood of the Path of Shadows, a cool wind rustles through the trees. They find themselves in front of an old ruin, the moss and ivy growing up over the crumbling stone walls. Large, weathered sculptures on the stone provide hints of a once-grand building that has long since been forgotten.Gemini comes to a halt, gasping in shock at what she sees. She murmurs, "This place... it feels different."GLZ nods as he walks next to her. It's very old. I sense these stones are pulsating with power. “We might find the answers we've been looking for in whatever lays here."Behind them, the others congregate, speechless and in awe of the enigmatic building. The ruin appears to be a haven of forgotten wisdom rather than a location of immediate peril, especially after everything they have been through. There's an undercurrent of anxiety, though, as if the wal
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Just as the old ruins are falling silent heavily, GLZ, who is stationed near the entrance, abruptly stands up. Her eyes glaze over, as if she's seeing something far beyond the walls that encircle them, and her body stiffens. Her change goes unnoticed at first by the others, who are still examining the enigmatic orb and the carvings that show their ancestry.Jared is the one who initially notices the change in her attitude. "GLZ?" he asks as he approaches. "What's that?"She remains silent, her eyes fixed as though on something they are unable to perceive. Then GLZ gasps suddenly, gripping her head as if in pain."GLZ!" Sensing that something is wrong, Serena runs over.Gemini swiftly comes to her side and takes hold of GLZ's arm. "What is going on? What are you observing?GLZ is silent for a brief while, breathing laboriously. But suddenly her body begins to relax and her eyes begin to concentrate again. A chilly, unsettling certainty takes the place of the fleeting terror.She contin
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As the gang exits the labyrinth and enters a desolate region with craggy rocks and rivers of molten lava, the temperature rises. A mist of glistening heat rises from the earth, clouding their eyesight and making the way ahead appear to go on forever. They are burdened by the intense heat, and every step they take seems like an effort against an unfathomable force that gets stronger with each breath.Gemini dabs at her perspiration as she feels the power of the valley's magic surge through the earth. She continues, her voice hardly audible, "This is it." "The second trial."GLZ narrows her eyes and peers at the sky. She whispers, "The Flames of Purification," thinking of the old book they had read before going inside. The goal of this trial is to purge the body and the soul of all impurities. We won't have tested ourselves like this previously.Even in the heat, Serena shivers, her normally self-assured manner wavering. "And in the event that we fail?"Gemini stays silent. It is not an
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As Gemini and her group pushed forward, leaving the flaming valley behind, the surrounding terrain changed. Now the air was dense with a ghostly silence, but colder. Trees that had seemed dead and twisted suddenly grew tall and lively, their leaves shimmering with a subtle glow. The land seemed to alter with every step they took as they descended farther into the Hidden Realm. Everybody in the group felt drawn to the strange spirit that permeated the air.Jared cautiously looked around as he walked next to Gemini. He said, "We ought to be on guard." "This location is just too quiet."Gemini nodded, perceptive as ever. The Hidden Realm was erratic; tranquil one moment, violent the next. However, there was something else, an unexpected something, in the air.GLZ froze, staring off into the distance with narrowed eyes. "We are not isolated."A chill went down Gemini's back. What are you trying to say?GLZ spoke in a quiet, almost respectful tone. "There are creatures here, observing us."
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As Gemini and her companions descended farther into the unknown, the air in the Hidden Realm appeared to be heavier. Tension persisted in the air following their unsettling encounter with the cloaked strangers. With every step they took, it felt as though they were being drawn further and deeper into something far darker than the safety of what they had known. Every member of the gang sensed the weight of invisible eyes upon them, and every shadow and whisper of wind felt like it held secrets.As Jared strolled next to Gemini, his shoulders were tense with anxiety. He muttered, "Are you sure we can trust those 'Watchers'?" "They didn't seem particularly... cordial."Gemini gave a headshake. "I'm not sure. However, we must not stop moving. We cannot afford to be caught off guard because Lucas is not waiting.With her eyes focused, Serena scanned the changing terrain as she moved forward. With a low, uneasy voice, she said, "This realm messes with your mind." "I sense it."GLZ was lost
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As Gemini and her party advanced, the Hidden Realm's environment began to change for the worse. They were trekking deeper into the mysterious landscape when the air crackled with tension and a peculiar quiet descended upon them. Even though their last trial had been hours ago, none of them had quite recovered from the unsettling presence that pervaded the air. With their leaves fluttering with secrets, even the trees appeared to speak as they went by.Serena cast a sidelong glance. "There's something not quite right," she muttered, her keen intuition tingling with unease.Jared tightened his hold on his weapon and nodded. "We've been strolling for far too long now, with nothing occurring. As if someone is watching us.Gemini, ever aware of the danger lurking beneath the surface, reduced her speed. She experienced the same feeling of being pursued. She was aware that the Hidden Realm had not finished testing them, having put them to the test on numerous occasions. She cast a quick glan
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The gang was getting closer to the center of the Hidden Realm's power, and as they did, the environment surrounding them got heavier with every step they took. Anticipation permeated the air, a feeling of dread seeping into their very beings. They were all aware that the ultimate ordeal was almost over, even though none of them wanted to acknowledge it.Gemini led the group through the twisted, ancient landscape, her senses heightened by the realm’s overwhelming energy. She could feel the power they sought pulsing just beyond their reach, a distant echo that tugged at her spirit. It was intoxicating, seductive even, but she knew the final trial wouldn’t come without a price. Nothing in the Hidden Realm was ever freely given.There was tense stillness as her supporters followed. Shaken from his customary assurance, Jared kept his head turned, looking forward to see what might threaten him. Usually sardonic and unflappable, Serena seemed more withdrawn than usual, her brow wrinkled in c
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The gang stood in front of the Heart of the Realm door as the air grew thicker. The old magic beneath their feet hummed, its energy leaking through the sharp stone edges. From the depths of the tunnel, a faint hum reverberated, sending shivers down their spines as though the very substance of the Hidden Realm was alive and just waiting to try their mettle.Gemini said, "This is it," her voice just barely heard over the unsettling buzz. She knew deep down that the last test was not just a test of strength but also of spirit, will, and heart. With determined expressions on their faces, her comrades stood behind her. They were too far gone to give up now.Ever the fighter, Jared gave a little consolation after he cracked his knuckles. "We've dealt with worse, whatever it throws at us.”"But have we?" With her eyes darting wildly around the entrance to the tunnel, Serena asked. Heatwaves shimmered in the air, yet there was no sign of fire. "There's a problem here... I sense it.With a sad
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