Chapter 56: Into The Cavern Of Ages

In the late hour of the night, Alexander, Elliott and Natasha slipped out of the mansion. The air was thick with tension. Alexander clutched Zico's note tightly in his hand, it's content burning into his memory.

They headed to the cavern of ages which was a hidden place only known to few. They moved swiftly through the darkened woods, their senses heightened by the urgency of the mission. The moon hung high on the sky, casting a radiant glow on the path.

Alexander's mind raced with thoughts of Vanessa sleeping peacefully in the chamber before he left.

As they got closer to their destination, the landscape transformed into dense woods. Twisted branches reached out like skeletal figures, and the undergrowth rustled under their feets.

Elliott took a side glance at Alexander, concern etched across his face. "Are you sure about this, Alexander? Something seems old," he said.

Alexander's gaze hardened. "I thought as much, but it doesn't matter. We can't abort this, Zico's rebellion must be