Everyone turned to where Matthias pointed and saw a massive opening in the ice cliff ahead. The entrance was sealed with a thick layer of frost, but faint light shimmered through the cracks.
“We’re finally here!” Excitement flickered in Matthias’s eyes as he quickened his pace toward the cave.
The soldiers followed closely. The cave stood about three meters high and two meters wide. Its interior was pitch black, though a faint glow shone from deep within.
Nikolai pulled out a tinderbox from her cloak, struck a flame, and handed the torch to Matthias.
Matthias took it and stepped inside first.
The passage was surprisingly spacious. The ground was flat, and luminous minerals embedded in the walls lit the way with a soft glow.
They moved forward slowly. The tunnel was silent except for their footsteps and steady breathing.
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