Chapter 37: The Lost Laboratory

Enveloped in darkness, Dawn made his way down the staircase, the pitch-black surroundings rendered navigable only by the energy he channeled through his eyes. His vision, shimmering with an array of dark, muted colors, remained fixed on the unknown that lay at the bottom while staying alert for any potential traps along the staircase.

However, as he descended, a sense of dread began to grow within him, fueled by an ominous aura emanating from the depths below. The air thickened, and the sense of danger intensified with each step he took. 

Despite the mounting fear, Dawn pressed on, driven by determination. 

"Something's down there... but I've come too far to back down now. Besides, it's part of a quest. I don't want to fail and miss out on a potentially great reward," he reasoned with himself, his resolve hardening.