Chapter 68

Money isn't happiness itself, for it is nothing if it can't be spent.

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As they advanced, the team navigated through a series of intricate traps that Arthur skillfully disarmed using The Oracle. Energy fields, concealed pits, and arcane triggers were bypassed with precision, each step bringing them closer to the temple's entrance.

Inside the Temple

The team entered a vast chamber, the walls adorned with glowing runes and symbols. At the center stood a large pedestal, atop which rested a dark, pulsating crystal. The atmosphere was thick with malevolent energy.

"This is it," Neil muttered, his Adaptive Armor shimmering in response to the hostile environment.

Suddenly, the crystal began to emit a high-pitched hum. Shadows coalesced around it, forming into the shape of a towering figure cloaked in darkness. The being's eyes glowed with an otherworldly light, and it raised a hand, summoning waves of shadowy minions that surged towards the team.