At the end of the maze, Elyora entered the next chamber, where the air was filled with whirlwinds of fire and smoke. Here she encountered illusions: fiery images began to be projected onto the walls and floor, creating false paths and deceptive visions. Each illusion presented a challenge: some showed paths leading to dead ends, others presented traps that could burn her.

  To overcome this ordeal, Eliora had to focus on her inner vision and intuition. She used an amulet that began to glow brighter as she approached the true path. She also noticed that the fiery images sometimes became transparent, revealing hidden paths. With her determination and patience, she was able to find the true path through the whirlwinds of fire.

  When Eliora came out of the illusory hall, she found herself in a huge cavity, in the center of which was a pedestal on which a magic key was placed. However, to get to the key, she had to go through a test of strength and courage. In this hall, there were several fiery creatures resembling dragons that guarded the path to the key.

  The fire dragons were majestic, with flaming scales and sharp claws. Their breath spewed out streams of fire, and every move was filled with power and fury. Eliora realized that she needed to show dexterity and ingenuity in order to bypass or overcome these creatures. She used the surrounding stones and structures to hide from their fiery breath and look for moments when the dragons might be temporarily vulnerable.

  Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.

  As she avoided their attacks and searched for weak spots, her amulet began to glow again, indicating that the key was close. Eliora noticed that the dragons reacted to certain sounds and movements, and with the help of observation, she was able to mislead them, forcing them to step aside and get the opportunity to approach the pedestal.

  When Eliora finally reached the pedestal, she saw that the magic key was shining with a soft light, radiating warmth and light. She carefully picked it up, and at that moment she heard the roar of the dragons, who stopped their actions and began to move away. The key was exactly what she needed, and she could feel its power and magic pouring into her hand.

  With the key in her hands, Eliora felt a surge of energy and confidence. This key was her ticket to the world of dreams, the next stage of her complex and exciting journey. She returned to the exit of the temple, ready to use the key to open the way to the next world and continue her quest to find Loren.