“It is nice to see you again.” Ketal flashed a sly grin.0

The ghost could only stare at him blankly, unable to utter a single word. Soon after, the sound of several footsteps echoed, and three figures came into view.0

“Huff… huff… Ketal, you’re too fast!” Hayes complained.0

“I thought I was going slow enough. My apologies,” Ketal replied casually.0

Catching their breath, the party lifted their eyes to scan the area. They stood in a spacious chamber, where the ghost hovered near a treasure chest at the center. Realizing this was likely the end of the maze, their faces lit up with excitement.0

Ketal spoke slowly. “This must be the end of the maze, wouldn’t you agree? We’ve cleared it, ghost.”0

“You…” Finally, the ghost spoke, its tone trembling as if it was still reeling from the shock. “What… have you done?”0

Although it already suspected the answer, the ghost couldn’t help but ask.0

“I broke the wall. I knew the exit was along the perimeter, so I took a one-in-four chance.” I didn’t expect to succeed on the first try,” Ketal answered with nonchalance. He smiled smugly as he added, “There are many ways...0