Heavy footsteps echoed loudly along the narrow dark tunnel.Their boots struck the stone floor in a sharp rhythm, echoing through the eerie silence of the left tunnel.
Crimson banners stitched onto their cloaks danced lightly as flickering torchlight illuminated the rough walls.
At the forefront strode Caelum, his armor gleaming even in this suffocating tomb, chin held high, each step radiating authority.
"Did you see that fool eyes?" he boomed, his voice resonating down the corridor so every soldier could hear. His tone dripped with smug pride.
"The fool tried to hide his choice! He stared at this very tunnel, long and hard, then pretended otherwise. He thought he could bait me,he underestimates my resolve!"
His officers nodded in agreement; some smirked while others laughed outright. Caelum continued,
"He believes he can outsmart me with half-measures. He forgets,...I was born to lead! While he doubts, I act; while he hesitates, I seize victory! And this…"
