Chương 25: Chapter 24: The Hidden Temple

Three days passed. The trial continued. After defeating the Hollow General, most students avoided Rayan. Not out of hatred. Out of fear. His reputation had changed completely. Meanwhile— The golden lines guided him deeper into the forest. This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Toward something hidden. Something ancient. Eventually he found it. A temple. Buried beneath giant roots. The structure looked impossibly old. Older than the kingdom.

Older than recorded history. The entrance stood partially destroyed. Ancient symbols covered every wall. The moment Rayan stepped inside— The temple awakened. Golden flames ignited automatically. The entire structure trembled. A voice echoed through the darkness.

"Authorized." Rayan froze. The Guardian froze. Even the ancient being looked shocked.

"That's impossible."

"What is?" The Guardian stared at the temple.

"This place should not exist." Before Rayan could ask more— A massive stone door slowly opened. And something inside began breathing. To Be Continue....