Veronica, trusting her instincts, ventures into the darkness of the narrow tunnel. The shadows envelop her as she moves cautiously through the cold stone passage, sensing the weight of centuries bearing down on her shoulders. A faint whisper emerges from the depths ahead, reminiscent of an echo from a bygone era, enticing her further into the mysterious unknown.
As Veronica progresses deeper into the tunnel, she comes across a dimly lit chamber adorned with ancient runes etched into the walls. The air is thick with an otherworldly energy, and the ground beneath her feet seems to vibrate with an unseen power. Suddenly, a figure clad in shimmering armor steps out from the shadows, wielding a sword that glows with a divine light.
The armored figure introduces himself as Gottfrid, the guardian of this sacred place. He informs Veronica that only those pure of heart may pass beyond this point and offers her a choice: to prove her worthiness by solving a riddle or to turn back and abandon her quest.