The tunnel opened into a vast, sprawling chamber, its walls a dizzying blanket of glowing runes and shifting shadows that seemed to writhe like living things.
This was Echidna's inner sanctum, a maze of passages branching off into unseen regions of her domain, each one covered by various wards that radiate thickly with finite sets of Monster Energy.
Adam stepped forward, his boots echoing softly on the stone floor as he cross the surreal space.
As Morgana slithered beside him, her tail gliding over the smooth surface, her violet eyes wide with a mix of awe and nervous excitement.
Her voice quickly broke the silence.
"This... this is the first time that I personally have ever come this deep into Mother's domain. The outer sanctums deeper parts sure, but this?"
She gestured at the sprawling maze, her tail flicking nervously.
"It's like stepping into her mind. So many paths are here, it kind of overwhelming."
