As the two groups of creatures continued to fight, the group watched in awe, unsure of what to do next. Mike's grip on the artifact tightened, his mind racing with thoughts of how to escape the situation. Amina's eyes were wide with fear, her face pale as she clung to TJ's arm. Gidado and Avovome stood frozen, their eyes fixed on the battle with a mixture of fascination and trepidation.
The creatures' battle raged on, their snarls and growls filling the air as they clashed with each other. The superior of the creatures with two hands and legs seemed to be gaining the upper hand, its massive body overpowering the creatures with bodies of large goats and sheep. But the latter refused to back down, their determination and ferocity driving them to fight on.
As the battle raged on, Mike's gaze slowly shifted from the fighting creatures to the surrounding area. His eyes scanned the darkness, his mind racing with thoughts of how to escape the situation and find the Dark artifact. A spark of determination ignited in his eyes, and he turned to the group with a newfound sense of purpose.
"We need to keep moving," Mike whispered, his voice barely audible over the din of the battle. His eyes locked onto Amina's, and she nodded in understanding. Her face was still pale, but a glimmer of resolve had replaced her earlier fear.
Amina's eyes scanned the surrounding area, her brow furrowed in concentration. "I think I saw something earlier," she said, her voice low and urgent. "A symbol etched into the wall. It might lead us to the artifact."
TJ's jaw was set, his eyes burning with determination. He nodded, his gaze flicking to the battle before returning to the group. Bisola stood beside him, her eyes fixed intently on the symbol Amina had spotted. Her face was a picture of concentration, her brow furrowed in thought. Gidado and Avovome stood frozen, their eyes fixed on the battle with a mixture of fascination and trepidation. But as Mike spoke, they seemed to snap out of their trance, their eyes locking onto the group with a newfound sense of purpose.
The group's breathing was ragged, their hearts pounding in their chests as they prepared to make their move. The atmosphere was tense and foreboding, the air thick with anticipation and fear. The sounds of snarls and growls grew fainter as they edged away from the battle, replaced by the sound of their own footsteps echoing off the walls.
Without drawing attention to themselves, the group began to move stealthily towards the symbol, their eyes fixed on the wall. Mike led the way, the artifact still clutched in his hand. Amina followed close behind, her eyes scanning the area for any signs of danger. TJ and Bisola brought up the rear, their faces set with determination. Gidado and Avovome flanked the group, their eyes fixed on the battle with a mixture of caution and concern.
As they reached the symbol, Amina's eyes lit up with excitement. "This is it," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the sound of the battle. "This symbol matches the one in the ancient texts. I think it's a map to the Dark artifact."
Mike's grip on the artifact tightened, his eyes scanning the symbol with a newfound sense of purpose. "Let's decipher it," he said, his voice low and urgent.
The group gathered around, their faces illuminated by the flickering torches. Bisola's eyes sparkled with curiosity, while Gidado and Avovome's faces were set with determination. TJ's brow was furrowed in concentration, his eyes scanning the symbol with a mixture of fascination and caution.
As they studied the symbol, the sounds of the battle grew louder, the snarls and growls echoing off the walls. But the group was oblivious to the danger, their focus solely on deciphering the map.
Suddenly, Amina's eyes widened, her face lighting up with excitement. "I think I've got it," she whispered, her voice trembling with anticipation. "The symbol points to a hidden chamber, deep within the heart of Agwankaya. If we're lucky, the Dark artifact might be there."
The group's eyes met, their faces filled with a mix of excitement and trepidation. They knew the risks, but they also knew they had to try. They set off towards the hidden chamber, the symbol guiding them through the treacherous terrain. The battle raged on behind them, but they didn't look back, their eyes fixed on the prize ahead.
With the new information, the group's excitement grew. They knew they were close to finding the Dark artifact, and the prospect of breaking the curse that had ravaged Ile-Ife.
"Let's move fast," Mike said, his voice low and urgent. "We don't know how much longer the distraction will last. We need to find the chamber before the creatures notice us."
The rest of the group followed Amina, who led the way through the winding tunnels and passageways of Agwankaya's heart. The air was thick with anticipation, and the group's senses were on high alert as they navigated the treacherous terrain.