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.