Immortal Mythos Awakening - Chapter 62: The Gate and the Echo

... tone groans. The gate beneath the ancient forge splits open, revealing a tunnel spiraling into darkness. Kairo stays behind, leaning against a wall, eyes narrowed.

"Remember," he calls out, "what you see in there isn't fake—but it's not now, either."

Ren grips Jinrai, his soulbound blade humming as if sensing tension in the air. Haru rolls his shoulders, crimson aura flickering around him.

As they descend, their breath fogs—despite the heat.

The trial is alive.