Lair

He had to jump high.

Or even fly if it was possible!

Without any reference point on the ground, instinct could deceive oneself when one was in a miasma maze. A change of altitude would make the reference point reappear though.

That was the true identity of the miasma maze! It would become one’s best reference to getting out of there.

Of course, in the book "Hex Labyrinth" it was also stated how to prevent such an escape and trap the person inside forever.

Fortunately, although the darkness around Kieran had taken similar precautious, it was not complete.

Its height was far beyond the reach of any mortal being, but it was still a piece of cake for Kieran.

Kieran adjusted his body and jumped as high as he could.

The darkness around him instantly dissipated as he jumped higher than the maze.

...

"Damn it!"

Schmidt quickly reloaded his gun. This was the last magazine he had brought with him.