Labyrinth of Shadows (20)
The depictions on the walls and floors now seemed less like incidental art and more like a deliberate narrative, an esoteric map hinting at a deeper journey yet to be unveiled. These crude, yet evocative sketches were, perhaps, more than mere illustrations—they might hold the key to the very path he needed to traverse.
As the creatures momentarily abated their assault, Orion's mind delved further into the lore he had studied. The depiction of the demons seemed to align with the descriptions he had encountered in his exploration of mythological texts and ancient manuscripts—a profound realization that began to crystallize his understanding of the labyrinth's purpose.