Navigating the right door felt akin to guessing blindly. Each door was a carbon copy of the others, and with the castle sprawling across several floors, Ariana had to swiftly explore what Lay behind each one.

Darting through the hallways and swiftly opening doors, she discovered some that opened into ordinary guest rooms, similar to the one she had first awoken in.

Other doors revealed rooms filled to the brim with antiques, and heaps of gold and jewels scattered haphazardly.

Ariana took brief peeks and moved forward.

Approaching another door, she paused as rustling noises came from within; this room was distinct. Her pulse quickened.

Clearly, something was behind the door, though whether it was the wind from outside was uncertain. Maybe this was the door to the exit.

Ariana steeled herself and pushed the door open.

Darkness enveloped the room behind the door, and the clear noise of a beast chewing resonated.

The creature was eating something. Sensing Ariana's presence, it directed its menacing gaze her way.

As it charged, Ariana quickly slammed the door shut.

Claws scraping against the door sounded as she quickly ran away, her heart thumping wildly.

She wiped her sweaty palms, rattled by the narrow escape.

Brushing aside her fear, Ariana didn't pause. She continued, opening each door with a mixture of apprehension and hope.

She eventually came across a study that was unlike the other rooms.

Books were neatly stacked on large shelves, and the room was well-kept; it was obvious someone came here often.

Something about the room suggested it might hold a clue.

Entering, Ariana started her search. On the desk inside the room lay an open book and several documents, among them a paper titled “Organ Trade Agreement".

Could this be linked to the man on the phone? It was unusual for such a sensitive document to be so exposed. Could this study be his?

He was clearly dealing with something shady.

A cold shiver ran down Ariana's spine as she realized she needed to escape before things took a worse turn.