Ramis nodded at Jake''s suggestion, and then both of them stepped into the next narrow passage, not before picking up the round runic disk dropped at the entrance to the next part.

    As they exited the chamber, the chamber doors closed, and the sound of moving objects could be heard from the other side.

    "It seems they are repositioning the mirrors and torches we moved earlier," Ramis said, hearing the noises. Jake nodded and gestured for him to move forward.

    "I think these are some kind of trials," Jake suddenly said as they moved cautiously in the narrow corridor.

    "You mean these shrines are some sort of trial for the final part, or the central shrine?" Ramis asked, looking at Jake.

    "Yes, most probably. These runic disks are some kind of keys for the last chamber, and from there, we might get something of significance," Jake voiced his thoughts.

    Ramis fell into pondering and said, "Or it might be some kind of legacy trial."

    "If it is a legacy trial, then it''s even worse than Infernals planning this gate," Jake responded.

    "If it''s a natural gate, not one made by Infernals, then it means at the Infernal side there is a seer," Jake said grimly.

    Ramis frowned. "A seer? That would make this whole ordeal even more dangerous."

    Jake nodded. "Yes, a seer would mean they can anticipate our moves. We have to be extremely careful and think ahead. Let''s keep moving and stay alert. We need to be ready for whatever comes next."

    "Not to mention, if our speculation about a Seer is true, then this gate holds a legacy that forced the Infernals to show themselves after so much time," Jake said.

    "In simple words, either this legacy is of significance to the Infernals, or this legacy is immensely powerful. In either case, it''s bad for us," Jake continued.

    He then looked back at Ramis, who had a frowning expression, and said, "Whatever it is, let''s focus on the chamber ahead."

    Ramis nodded, shaking off his unease. "Agreed. We need to stay sharp and ready for whatever trials lie ahead."

    They pressed forward, the narrow passage gradually widening into another chamber. The air grew heavier with each step, and a sense of foreboding settled over them. The walls were adorned with ancient symbols, some glowing faintly, others faded with age.

    They carefully observed the chamber, and then from its center, it started splitting into two parts.

    A wall rose up from the middle, dividing not only the room but also separating Ramis and Jake.

    "Hey! Can you hear me?" Ramis yelled from the other side.

    "I can," Jake replied, then continued, "It seems now we can only move forward."

    "Why not try breaking this wall?" Ramis asked, hearing Jake.

    "I already tried, idiot," Jake responded. "Just move. We don''t know if this is a time-limited thing or not."

    Jake then shifted his focus back to the gnome, who was sleeping while sucking his thumb.

    "Hmm, I already have my hands full with other stuff. Good, you can be used as my machinery guy," Jake laughed like a villain and then, pointing at the gnome''s head, he implanted a slave mark on him.

    He transferred back some of the gnome''s memories while altering some of them, creating a new narrative: Nam''rk''s village was attacked one day, and a passerby, Jake, saved him. Though Nam''rk was the only remaining survivor, he now journeyed with Jake to become strong and avenge his village by defeating the hidden mastermind behind the massacre.

    "I guess it''s enough. It will also give him motivation to develop and improve faster," Jake mumbled, and then he threw him into Myrina World.

    With the gnome taken care of, Jake took out the half runic disk from the mech golem, and as he took hold of it, the passage began to open.

    Outside, Ramis looked at Jake and said, "You took your sweet time."

    Jake glanced at Ramis''s chamber and saw a large pile of broken mech golems.

    "To think they had these mechas," Ramis shrugged and said.

    "Were they driven by any gnomes?" Jake asked, looking at Ramis.

    "Gnomes? No, they had this glowing yellow engine-like core. They stopped only after I destroyed it," Ramis said as he brought out an intact core.

    "I took this from the last one. With no distractions left, it became easy to get it. I also stored some mecha parts that weren''t broken," Ramis laughed and said.

    ''I guess he is from Earth too,'' Jake thought, looking at the eager expression on Ramis''s face as he examined the core.

    "Good thinking," Jake replied, nodding appreciatively. "These parts might come in handy later."

    '' Though its clear you want to own a Mecha too'' He inwardly added looking at Ramis.

    Ramis''s eyes lit up. "Exactly! We can use these to our advantage."

    "Alright, let''s keep moving. There are more trials ahead, and we need to stay focused," Jake said, pocketing the runic disk and leading the way forward.

    Together, they overcame the next seven trials, alternating between defeating guardians and solving intricate puzzles. Each challenge become more difficult as they move forward, but their hardwork and teamwork saw them through. Finally, they stood before a massive door.

    The door was imposing, crafted from ancient stone and metal, towering above them with an aura of mystery and power. It had intricate carvings and runes etched into its surface, telling tales of long-lost civilizations and forgotten knowledge.

    At the center of the door were ten round key-like segments arranged in a circular pattern. Each segment was adorned with runic symbols that glowed faintly, hinting at their arcane significance. The segments appeared to be slots for the runic disks they had collected throughout the trial.

    The craftsmanship was exquisite, each segment fitting perfectly into the door''s design. The symbols on the segments seemed to pulse with a rhythm, as if they were alive, waiting for the right moment to unlock the door''s secrets.

    "Looks like we''ve reached the final test," Jake said, looking bat the symbols on dor and then on runic disks.

    Ramis nodded, examining the segments closely. "We need to figure out the correct order. These symbols must correspond to something we''ve learned along the way."