Chapter: The Trial Continues and a shadow of revenge
Tolisk steadied his breathing as the voice echoed again, this time louder, reverberating through his very bones.
"Prove your worth, or perish."
The mist began to shift and churn violently, forming new walls that twisted and turned, rearranging the maze entirely. The key in Tolisk's hand grew heavier, pulsating with a rhythmic energy that synchronized with his heartbeat.
He could feel the maze changing around him, the oppressive energy pressing down harder with each passing second. Tolisk realized that standing still wasn’t an option. If he didn’t move, the maze itself might swallow him whole.
Clutching the key, he ran forward, dodging walls that seemed to grow from the ground and shadows that clawed at the edges of his vision. His i
