The wall moved aside slowly, revealing an entrance. The newly exposed corridor was wide and tall, glowing with the same luminescent light as the rest of the chasm. Intricate symbols were etched into the walls, seeming to dance and pulse with the glow.
The voice echoed again, now coming from deep within the newly revealed passage. "Enter, young human, and claim your inheritance. May it serve you well in the decades to come."
Liam swallowed, nerves buzzing with anticipation and excitement. He glanced back at the entrance to the chasm, before stepping into the enclosed space.
Just what sort of an inheritance was this? What was there inside? Did he need to pass some tests? Somehow prove himself to get the benefit? If so, what should he do about his current injured state?
Several thoughts crossed his mind as he wondered what lay ahead.
