CHAPTER SIX
At first sight, the treasure chamber beneath the step pyramid was a big disappointment. The four adventurers stepped through the door and came abruptly up against a blank wall that extended into darkness left and right. Brynn let out a cry of frustration but Phoenix shushed him with an impatient movement.
“I feel something...that way.” He pointed left.
“What?” Brynn turned to peer into the darkness.
“It feels like a breeze.” Phoenix touched his cheek and sniffed the air. “Smells musty. Let’s check it out.”
Jade sent more lights ahead and, sure enough, within a few metres the narrow corridor opened out into a massive, low-roofed chamber. Even Brynn stopped short in shock at the sight of what lay in that room.
“Oh...my...” Phoenix breathed.
His soft words echoed ar
