Chapter 1197
Seeds of doubt began taking root in everyone’s minds. Elliana’s brow furrowed deeply as she pulled out the bracelets once more, studying the intricate map pattern etched into their surfaces. After several minutes of intense examination, she raised her head and nodded with conviction. “I’m positive. This has to be the right location.”
“The entrance is definitely here,” Cole agreed firmly. “It’s just been concealed with extraordinary skill. Everyone needs to spread out and search every inch of this area. Look for anything that seems even slightly out of place.”
The assembled teams immediately began systematically searching for any irregularities or anomalies.
During this process, Elliana stood gazing at the towering frozen mountain rising before her, lost in thought. After several contemplative moments, she said to Cole, “Look—doesn’t the snow accumulated at this mountain’s base appear distinctly different from the snow covering other areas?”
Cole directed his attention where she indicated, observing the terrain with careful scrutiny before agreeing. “You’re absolutely correct. The snow blanketing every other location appears completely organic and natural, but at the base… it appears as though someone deliberately positioned it there.”
They exchanged a look of mutual understanding, advancing together to carefully sweep away the questionable snow accumulation.
Once the artificial snow layer had been removed, a massive stone entrance materialized—and it became instantly obvious that something significant remained concealed behind it.
The door displayed identical characteristics to the one they’d previously encountered in the forest underground chamber, including two precisely carved indentations on its surface—perfect counterparts for their bracelets.
Already experienced with this mechanism, they coordinated their movements with practiced efficiency. Each inserted their bracelet into its designated receptacle, and seconds later, the massive stone barrier began grinding open with ancient mechanical sounds.
“Now I understand why Miguel invested such tremendous effort pursuing these bracelets,” Elliana observed thoughtfully. “They function as literal keys to the…”
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family’s central stronghold. Whoever possesses them controls the initial advantage for dominating the entire Griffiths family.”
Cole acknowledged this with a nod. “That’s likely why our mothers entrusted the bracelets to us. The bracelets provide access to every secret.”
While speaking these words, their fingers naturally gravitated toward each other, their hands interlocking firmly.
After enduring years of chaos and suffering, countless setbacks and heartbreaks, they were finally standing at the very threshold of the truth they’d been seeking. Every mystery, every hidden answer, would be laid bare the moment they crossed through that doorway.
They drew in a long, synchronized breath and, maintaining their joined hands, advanced through the entrance. Their companions swiftly followed behind.
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