Chapter 106: A Test of Faith.

Chloe and Liam stood at the entrance to the hidden passage; the Amulet of Eternity supported the light in Chloe's hand. They had come so far, but their journey was far from over. The passage before them was dark and foreboding, and they knew that it held new challenges. "Are you ready?" Liam's voice was steady but mixed with concern. Chloe nodded. "We have to. Whatever comes our way, we face it together." They stepped into the passage; its walls now closed in on them. The air was cool and damp, with their footsteps echoing against the narrow walls. Chloe held the amulet in her hand, the warmth of it a comfort. Directly opposite them lay a gargantuan chamber, the walls encrusted with ancient runes that took on a particular shine now, as if with some otherworldly luminescence; at its very center stood some kind of pedestal. In front of the pedestal was a vast, ornate door. "This has got to be the first test," Liam said, his eyes scanning the room. Chloe moved forward and discovere