Chapter 29: Grave
"Who are you?" A sweet, melodic voice whispered near Cassian's ear, sending a wave of tranquility in his mind. The voice was soft yet carried an uncanny presence of something lively.
He jolted in surprise, spinning around in search of the source.
"Huh? Who was that? Am I hallucinating, or did I finally lose it?" His voice echoed through the vast chamber as he narrowed his eyes, scanning the unfamiliar surroundings.
He was standing in the middle of a grand hall, exuding an ancient aura, like it had been ages since someone had ever visited this place. The hall was massive to say the least, with towering pillars of pristine quartz looming over him, glowing in the ethereal light reflected on its polished surface.