As soon as the heavy castle doors shut behind Xavier, Aji, and Zoro with a resounding thud, a deep chill seemed to settle into the air.
The world ahead of them unfolded into a maze of towering stone walls, twisting corridors, and shadowy paths that seemed to stretch endlessly in all directions. The air inside felt so dry as if the castle hadn’t seen life in centuries, and the dim, flickering light made everything appear even more mysterious.
Xavier glanced around, his expression hardening. "Great, a maze. Just what we needed."
Before anyone could speak, the voice from earlier echoed again, its tone indifferent, almost amused. “Welcome to the first floor of the Heart of the Lost. You must pass through nine floors to obtain the pass to leave this world. Good luck, esteemed guest! ”
Aji
