The stone door shut behind them with a strange, heavy thud, and silence took over the hallway.
The air on this side felt different—like the place itself was alive.
A soft dampness mixed with the scent of old earth and burnt wood filled the air.
Torches lining the walls lit up on their own, without anyone touching them.
Their flames weren't blue… but golden, like fire made from memories.
Selena looked around with her mouth half-open.
"It's so… huge. I thought this library would be a hall with a few shelves. Not an underground planet!"
Alice, still deep in thought about the sword's mystery, whispered:
"This isn't just a library. It's a sanctuary… for forbidden knowledge. For people who trade danger for power."
Luna walked past, grabbed a big book off a nearby table, and read the title out loud:
"'How to Turn a King into a Frog'? Ohhh, I have to keep this one. Might come in handy for that poor king Fayra transformed!"
