Damon wasn't sure how to react… he had read it to show them not to be blinded by religious doctrines created by mortals, to not limit themselves.
He had read it aloud for that purpose… he had been surprised to find the name Mugu, but he didn't even have time to be surprised when the hidden passage revealed itself.
Matia held her ascendant weapon as if expecting something to crawl out of the darkness of the stairwell and attack them.
The others all looked around cautiously, weapons drawn… ready to fight.
Damon looked down… then back at Leona.
"Now we slowly retreat and come up with a plan… with our luck, I won't be surprised if we end up in some hidden dungeon…"
The others nodded, slowly backing away… as they did, the altar behind them began to close. As soon as it shut itself, they all felt relieved.
Damon glanced at Sylvia, whose eyes were focused on the book in his hand… or rather, her single eye—the other was now blind.
"Can I see that…" she opened her palm.
