Anthony stepped through the portal, and the moment he emerged on the other side, color, light, and reality itself flooded his vision. The sensation was brief yet welcoming, as though the world had momentarily lost its shape before reforming around him. One after another, the others stepped out behind him, taking their positions around him. They found themselves standing within a vast chamber inside what appeared to be a castle.
The walls were tall and elegantly structured, carved with designs that carried an ancient and regal air. The ceiling arched high above them, supported by pillars that radiated quiet money. Despite the grandeur of the place, it was still, unmistakably, just another room.
