Temple Of Pazuzu [2]

As I walked down the dimly lit, narrow passageway, I suddenly found myself in a circular arena-like stage.

The entrance behind me had vanished into thin air, leaving me stranded on the circular platform with no way to escape.

!?

The platform was made of metal grating that offered a glimpse of the fiery lava below. The pillars supporting the platform disappeared into the lava, giving the arena an ominous and dangerous feel.

The heat from the lava was intense, and I could feel sweat beginning to bead on my forehead.

"...Haha, this is the most unpleasant arena I have ever been in," I muttered as I wiped the sweat from my forehead due to the intense heat.

I now stood at the center of the arena, ready for whatever was about to come my way.

Suddenly, a cloud of black smoke materialized, and from it emerged a huge minotaur, armed with a spiked maul.