Everyone followed Leopold's gaze and saw a massive opening in the ice cliff ahead. The entrance was covered in thick layers of ice, yet a faint glow was visible from within.

"We're finally here," Matthias said. His eyes lit up with excitement, and he quickened his pace toward the cave.

The others followed him to the entrance, which stood about 30 feet high and 20 feet wide. Inside was pitch black, with only distant light visible ahead.

Leopold pulled a torch from his bag, lit it, and handed i