The robed men did something strange. They poured the blood they collected on athe far end wall that had weird writings and patterns. They then pulled a lever releasing manna collected from the magic creatures directly on the same spot.
The writings were in a type of ancient language. The drawings were that of the magic creatures and other hieroglyphs surrounding them. They began to glow from one magic creature before spreading to the other magic creatures, hieroglyphs and then the writings.
When all the writings, drawings and hieroglyphs were aglow, a swirling circle of color appeared. It was a mixture of colors ranging mainly of black and red.
The second prince walked through it without any hesitation. I tried to follow suit but found myself unable to go through the portal.
I was about to feel disappointed that I couldn't follow him when my surroundings began to change.
By the time everything cleared up, I was standing in a creepy forest. It was not the typical green leaves and grasses flower patched, the bees and the butterflies, rather, it was dried twigs, broken branches, decaying leaves and bats hanging on trees.
There was a thick fog all around that made it difficult to see clearly.
Even the weather matched the gloomy atmosphere; dark clouds,rumbling thunder and howling winds.
I strained my eyes to catch at where the second prince might be but came up empty.
I began to walk forward slowly and cautiously.
I was sure most people couldn't see me but I would like to avoid crossing paths with someone who actually could like princess Linali; though I doubt they'd be as descreet not do I honk they'd be as nice.
I walked through the fog trying my best not to bump into any trees or stumble on stones until I came across a cave.
There were large rocks covering one third of the cave and more scattered on the ground in front of it. It appeared as if someone had purposely pulled the rocks out to uncover the entrance of the cave.
I climbed over the huge rocks till I reached the top before I jumped down from above and landed perfectly on my two feet.
I walked into the came , the only source of light coming in from the cave's entrance. Even though it was not that bright, it still mad with a little easier to see.
From what I could make out, the cave walls had runes covering everypart I it.
I went deeper and deeper until I reached a chamber that had a circular stone door which was currently open.
I walked in and saw the second prince standing some distance away from a man who was bound tightly with chains.
The chains also had runes engraved on the them.
The person held by the chains had long messy hair that covered his face. His trousers were torn; his entire formed looked unkept.
'Who is he? What is he?' I continued to milk over the identity of this strange man.
His naked upper body was dark colored and he had a strong physique possessed by demons but lacked the hideous appearance that were known to demons. He neither had no horns nor did he have sharp looking teeths that protruded out his lips. He also had weird markings over his skin.
The second prince took a step forward moving closer to the man.
His expression revealed how happy and excited he was. One could even see his greed shining through his yes.
'What is he planning to do? And who exactly is this man?'