The prince carried the torch ahead while explaining the history of the place.
"This tunnel was constructed by one of my ancestors."
His voice echoed through the underground corridor.
"Originally, he constructed this tunnel secretly just to go out to see his lovers outside the palace. He had a jealous wife. so..."
"Anyway, later on, it became an escape route for his successor when invading armies breached the capital."
The flames flickered.
Their shadows stretched across the walls.
"Later, kings and princes used it for secret travel."
His hand brushed against rough stone.
"But eventually, the entrances were sealed by my late great-grandfather."
"Now only one purpose remains."
"The treasure."
Kiara remained silent.
Yet her curiosity steadily intensified.
What kind of treasure required this level of secrecy?
What kind of object remained hidden beneath an entire kingdom?
The journey continued.
Left turns.
Right turns.
Narrow passages.
Wide caverns.
