Round 798 Transcript

Varikka's face twists in agony as she takes another step forward, her injured ankle screaming in protest. Merrin catches her by the elbow, steadying her. "Be careful," Merrin warns, her hand tight on Varikka's arm. As they move, the ground gives way beneath them, and a chunk of the tunnel wall collapses, sending rocks and debris crashing to the floor. The Guardian's pursuit grows louder, echoing off the rubble-strewn tunnel.

I feel my heart racing as I hear the sound of The Guardian's approach growing louder. My hands grip tightly onto Varikka's arm, steadying her as she takes another painful step forward.

As we move, the ground gives way beneath us, and a chunk of the tunnel wall collapses, sending rocks and debris crashing to the floor. I let out a yelp of surprise, my body tensing as I brace for the impact.

"Careful!" I warn, my voice tight with urgency. "This whole place is falling apart around us."

I glance back over my shoulder, my eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of The Guardian. "We need to keep moving," I say, my voice barely audible over the sound of crumbling stone. "But we can't afford to push Varikka too hard. Her ankle..."

I trail off, my brow furrowing in concern as I look at Varikka's face, twisted in pain. "Can you make it?" I ask, my voice softening with worry. "We don't have far to go, but we can't stop again. Not with The Guardian still on our tail."

I take a deep breath, my hands gripping tightly onto my mace as I scan the tunnel ahead, looking for any sign of a safe path forward. "Stay close," I murmur, my voice barely audible over the sound of falling rocks. "And be ready to run. We don't know what other horrors this place might hold."

And with that, I lead the way forward, my heart pounding in my chest as we navigate the treacherous depths of the ancient tower, praying that we'll find a way out before it's too late.