Chapter 761 Paths

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Chapter 761 Paths

"You still hide more than you reveal, human woman, but I'm beginning to see truth in your words. So go ahead and prove yourself worthy of my consideration."

Bloody Lily swallowed and looked ahead, where behind Surtr there was a long road that she didn't even know where it would lead. Even so, she ignored the pressure she was feeling and started walking towards the passage. Her every step seemed to echo in the majestic room, and she wondered what awaited her in the gloomy corridor.

The glow of Surtr's flames still danced in her eyes as she walked, maintaining her resolute stance, even under the watchful eye of the god of fire. She didn't need to be in a hurry, because if Surtr was a god of his word as he appeared to be, he would have momentarily stopped the contract.

The passage stretched out before her like an endless tunnel, a darkness that seemed to absorb all the light. Bloody Lily hesitated for a moment before entering, plunging into the unknown darkness. The great door, after her first step, closed behind her with a deafening bang, isolating her from the majestic hall of Surtr's throne.

The corridor ahead seemed endless, but after a few seconds of walking, a faint light appeared ahead. As Bloody Lily advanced, the light revealed murals on the walls depicting battles between gods and mortals that had already taken place or were yet to take place. It was a beautiful way to portray the complexity of the ties between the divine and the mortal races.

At the end of the wide corridor, a spacious, illuminated chamber appeared. Bloody Lily was momentarily blinded by the transition from darkness to light, but when her eyes adjusted, she realized that she was not alone. In the center of the chamber stood a well-dressed man with an elegant appearance and an enigmatic smile. His eyes conveyed a keen intelligence, and he exuded a presence that rivaled Surtr's, despite being of a completely different nature.

"Ah, Bloody Lily, an unexpected visitor even for me, I confess. Surtr is always intriguing in his choices," said the man in a soft tone.

"Two passages open before your eyes. One will take you to the first challenge, which will teach you a lesson, and the other will take you to a treasure room, where you can pick up the item you want to help you in the second challenge." Maelstrom said.

Bloody Lily looked at the two corridors for a few seconds and soon realized that there was no difference between them other than direction.

"What do you suggest, Maelstrom? Which way is the right way?" She asked with a smile, as if teasing the butler.

Maelstrom walked in circles around her, his words whispered like a mysterious breeze. "I can't decide for you, Bloody Lily. But as a guide I can offer advice: understand that power and compassion are not mutually exclusive, and sometimes true strength lies in the ability to balance both."

Bloody Lily turned in the direction of the other paths and muttered:

"Is that supposed to mean something?"

The player took a deep breath, feeling the pressure. Then she pointed in the direction of the corridor on the right. "I choose that path."

Maelstrom smiled subtly. "Very well, so go ahead and find out what's guarding it. I'll be waiting for you in the next safe room."

Blood Lily nodded, absorbing the stranger's words, and started walking towards the dark corridor on the right. This was identical to the first corridor she had had to cross to get to this room where Maelstrom was.

'Maelstrom his name, no? I'm sure I've heard that name somewhere.' Bloody Lily reflected.