The narrow portal behind them suddenly closed, blocking the sunlight from behind, and complete darkness descended before them.
Flint's sinister voiceover, tinged with malicious delight, echoed once more, "Hide well, for my bloodstained treasures are coming to find you. Be very careful not to... die, Kekeke..."
A Whale Oil Lamp that Gus, [Phantom Blade], had prepared in advance immediately lit up. Its perimeter, emitting a faint blue glow, pierced the darkness, illuminating the Underworld maze once more. Yet, apart from them, the passageway was clearly empty, though faint whispering noises seemed to emanate from a corner. The empty maze suddenly felt... crowded with people!
