Artifact Hunter by Jack Porter

Author:Jack Porter [Porter, Jack]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B0D9HS42TH
Goodreads: 216514971
Published: 2024-07-18T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

I stepped through the doors with Lara and Skye at my side, and we found ourselves in a large, circular chamber unlike anything I’d seen before.

The air crackled with raw magical energy, making the hairs on my arms stand on end. Glowing runes etched into the stone floor pulsed with an ethereal light, while swirling, mirror-like surfaces stood upright in concentric rows all the way back to the perimeter, reflecting strange, otherworldly landscapes.

My first instinct was to scan the room for any overt dangers. I swiftly looked toward every corner, but there was nothing.

“What is this place?” I wondered out loud. It reminded me of a hall of mirrors, each surface offering a glimpse into a different reality.

We cautiously moved deeper into the chamber, each of us absorbing the scene in our own way.

To our left, one mirror displayed a sprawling, futuristic cityscape. Skyscrapers stretched toward the sky, their glass surfaces reflecting neon lights and flying vehicles zipping between buildings. An air of bustling energy and technological advancement radiated from the portal.

Further along, another mirror revealed an endless frozen tundra. Snow-covered plains extended as far as the eye could see, interrupted only by jagged ice formations that glistened under the pale sun. The air around the portal felt chillingly cold, and the distant howl of arctic winds could be faintly heard.

On the opposite side, a mirror showcased an alien forest, unlike anything I’d ever seen. Bioluminescent plants and towering trees with twisted trunks and glowing leaves cast an eerie, otherworldly light. Strange creatures flitted among the branches, their forms indistinct and ghostly in the glowing underbrush.

There were dozens of mirrors, maybe hundreds, each of them displaying a very different scene.

Finally, I paused before a mirror that led to an underwater world. Majestic coral reefs teemed with iridescent fish and marine life, while ancient sunken ruins hinted at a forgotten civilization. The soothing sound of water and the gentle swaying of seaweed created a mesmerizing, tranquil scene.

Lara’s brow furrowed as she studied our surroundings intently. “Let’s look around. There must be something here that explains what we need to do.”

The pedestal from the center of the chamber was an obvious place to start. It was made of smooth, polished stone that reflected the light of the glowing runes around us. The pedestal stood about waist-high, and was flat on the top.

There was an inscription etched around the base. Skye leaned in, examining the runes carefully. “This is the same dialect we’ve seen before,” she said.

Lara nodded. “We should be able to translate this.”

They both set to work, their fingers tracing the symbols as they murmured translations under their breaths. After a few moments of work, Lara spoke up.

“The inscription says: ‘Three paths to three realms, where the elements unite. Retrieve the flame, the leaf, and the feather to unlock your way, but beware the passage of time. Your destiny is tied to the ticking clock. Should the clock reach zero, the path will be sealed, and doom shall be your fate.

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