Adrian was knocked down by the falling rocks as he shielded Marissa and Ava. The crypt was plunged into darkness. Rozi then brought out her sword and used its glow to see and help Adrian out of the rubble.

"Are you okay?" she asked.

"Adrian, please get up," Marissa added, reaching out to help him too.

Adrian got to his feet and said, "He found us, so we can't stay here for long. We have to leave the moment we get what we need, or he'll do whatever it takes to kill us here." He then summoned Dragonbane, which radiated an intense light that illuminated the crypt.

It was a small crypt, and the area where the trios were standing was the main hall, with the central chamber ahead and several side chambers leading off from it. The central chamber contained a decrepit coffin which retained a little of its original look.

"He's coming," Marissa said nervously, clutching Ava tightly while taking cover behind Adrian.

Rozi fell silent and readied herself.

An unkempt man slowly ambled toward