The secret pathway was pitch black, the faint echoes of their footsteps bounced off the narrow stone walls. Oshan lifted her lantern first, then Sid followed, the soft orange glow pushing back the darkness just enough for them to see ahead.The light flickered across carvings that looked like they hadn't seen daylight in centuries. It wasn't grand or elegant just rough, functional stonework but to Sid, it was perfect.
"Okay, this is officially awesome."
Sid said, his voice echoing down the narrow tunnel.
"Every game I've played has one of these— hidden escape routes used when the main character's about to get caught. Seriously, this is straight out of a stealth mission. I'm half expecting loot chests and jump scares down here. Nice work, Evelise, you finally used your Sneaking Master title for something useful.""
Evelise gave a small laugh, walking beside him with her lantern held steady.
