Chapter 233 Ariella's Confession

The fortress of the Abyss loomed like a titan in the distance, its jagged towers piercing the swirling black mist that encased the land. The gates stood impossibly high, carved with ancient runes that pulsed faintly with a sinister red glow. The air grew colder as the group approached, each step heavier than the last. Seraphine led the way, her crimson cloak blending with the dark surroundings. “This place is alive,” she warned. “It will try to mislead and trap you. Stay close, and whatever you do, don’t stray from the path.”