Maximus emerged from his hiding spot, his eyes fixed intently on Golden.

"Golden, what's going on? What are these Everlong gates the Oracle spoke of?"

Golden's expression turned grave, his eyes clouding with concern.

"Maximus, the Everlong gates are a portal to unknown dimensions. It's guarded by two huge obsidian black gates, and the beings in these dimensions... they're far more powerful than us."

Maximus's brow furrowed, his mind racing with questions.

"Unknown dimensions? What do you mean? And why are these beings so powerful?"

Golden hesitated, as if choosing his words carefully.

"The dimensions beyond the Everlong gates are realms of immense energy and magic. The beings that inhabit...