Chapter 74: Angelica(3)
Leon struck the old stone wall with great force, instantly sending a massive cloud of dust swirling through the air. The dust settled on everyone, making both him and the girls near him cough as they struggled to breathe in even a bit of clean air.
"Cough, cough... Alright, ladies, let's keep moving," he said after clearing his throat. He turned to his companions, Angelica and Olivia, who had been covering their ears and squeezing their eyes shut moments ago. Finally, they dared to relax. They nodded, wiping the dust from their faces, and followed him.
When they entered the hidden part of the dungeon, they were met with a sight that made the girls freeze in place, their mouths agape in amazement. This section of the dungeon was vastly different from everything they had seen before. While the rest of the path resembled a damp cave with uneven walls, this place was entirely different. It radiated the grandeur of ancient Greece. Rows of pristine white columns supported marble-like arches. The ceilings were adorned with intricate carvings, and the floor was laid with stone tiles that gleamed as though they had been polished recently. Everything around them exuded an air of majesty and luxury.
"E-everything here looks... so expensive..." Olivia whispered, her wide eyes filled with a mixture of fear and awe as she stared at the interior.
"I never would've thought a dungeon could look this beautiful! It's... it's breathtaking!" Angelica exclaimed, unable to contain her excitement. A wide smile spread across her face, one that hadn't left since they arrived.
Leon glanced at her briefly and smirked to himself. Looks like she's already forgotten what just happened. Honestly, that's for the best.
"Well, that's good," he murmured quietly before refocusing on the path ahead.
But just as he took a step forward, mysterious figures began emerging from behind the columns. Seven of them. Each was clad in massive suits of armor that glinted under the light of the magical torches illuminating the hall. They wielded weapons—swords, spears, and shields—but not a single sound came from their metallic bodies.
"A-are those... people?" Olivia asked in a hushed voice, staring at the strange figures with a hint of confusion.