Chapter 157 The Shifting Maze

• The group moved cautiously, their footsteps echoing softly in the winding corridors of the labyrinth. The oppressive energy had not lessened; if anything, it seemed to grow stronger, as though the maze itself resented their presence.
• Ariella felt her exhaustion settling into her bones, but she pushed forward. She couldn’t afford to falter now. The stakes were too high, and the labyrinth too dangerous.
• “We’re not getting out of here by brute force,” Ralgar said, breaking the silence. His tone was calm but edged with frustration. “The labyrinth is alive. It’s adapting to us.”