It was a maze, and mazes were never straightforward.
There were false paths in the maze. Stepping on the wrong glyph teleports Noah back to the start or activates a trap.
There were also shifting routes. Every ten seconds, the maze reconfigures, forcing Noah to memorize patterns and predict changes.
And then there were the mimic walls. Some passages looked open but are actually illusions, leading players in circles.
He smiled. "Puzzles can be fun too".
But then with narrowed eyes, he carefully started his work, studying the pattern of shifts. Rather than relying on trial and error, he deciphered the logic behind the glyphs, finding the hidden formula that governed the maze's movement.
After weaving through the puzzle with calculated precision, he was able to reach the exit just as the entire floor reset.
A deep rumble echoed through the temple, indicating that the first phase of the puzzle was complete.
And then the familiar voice echoed again.
