Before descending to the next floor, Noah and Damien followed a short flight of ancient stone stairs.
Their footsteps echoed softly through the silent passage.
Soon, they reached a small chamber. Unlike the massive halls they had explored earlier, this room was almost empty.
Only one object rested at its center. A treasure chest.
Both of their eyes lit up instantly.
"A treasure chest!"
Damien rubbed his hands together excitedly.
"Finally! This has to be something good."
Noah nodded.
"I hope so."
Treasure chests inside labyrinths usually contained valuable rewards. Ancient artifacts, rare weapons, powerful monster cores, or even forgotten inheritances.
At least that was how it usually happened in stories.
Damien cautiously walked toward the chest. He examined it carefully for a few seconds before slowly lifting the lid.
Creak.
The old hinges groaned loudly.
Both young men immediately leaned forward.
"..."
"..."
The excitement on their faces gradually disappeared.
