Chapter 223: The Root of Evil (Part 5)

[Music Recommendation: "Listen to the Cries of the Planet" by Nobuo Uematsu (instrumental only - FFVII OST) - available in Youtube or Spotify] ~ Please listen to it in a loop while you read this part to experience the true atmosphere of this scene ~

Rania and Elliot walked towards the secret door. They carefully opened it and it revealed a stairway leading underground—a basement. It was pitch black inside and Rania illuminated the way for them to see. Once illuminated, it showed an appearance like that of a cave with weird patterns on the wall. A chilly wind howled from inside like cries of anguished souls seeking help. They both knew instantly that whatever was out there, for sure, it wasn't anything good.