Chapter 108: Martial Sanctuary!
The streets leading to the Martial Sanctuary had quieted under the veil of twilight. Lanterns hung on ornate poles cast flickering golden light across the ancient stone path, illuminating the enormous silhouette that dominated the far end of the district.
The Martial Sanctuary Dungeon.
It stood like a forgotten temple from a myth, carved with ancient runes and dragon-like beasts coiled around its structure. The towering gate resembled the entrance to an otherworldly shrine, crowned with the symbol of Taichi carved into a weathered wooden board at the top like a sign of the balance between chaos and order.
A low fog coiled near the ground, adding to the surreal aura that hung around the Dungeon like a shroud of mystery.
Igaris and Shirley approached with their hoods drawn low, blending into the small crowd of other Divers gathering near the entrance.
The Empire’s guards were still stationed at the sides — five of them, armored in the Skadi Empire’s crimson and obsidian uniform. Their presence was a deterrent to troublemakers, but also a warning to those who might dare to enter the Dungeon without proper authorisation.
Igaris narrowed his eyes.
"Shirley, give me one of the Soul Connectors," he said.
Shirley nodded and handed him a stone-like object etched with strange runic patterns.
He placed it into his pocket as instructed, while Shirley kept her piece in hers.
"You should go inside now."