Chapter 26

As the team entered the ancient temple, they were greeted by a large, dimly lit chamber. The air was thick with the smell of must and decay, and the walls were covered in faded hieroglyphics.

"This is incredible," said Sarah, looking around in wonder. "Do you think this is where the artifact is?"

"I hope so," replied Alex. "But we need to be careful. This place looks like it's been abandoned for centuries."

As they moved deeper into the temple, they came across a series of puzzles and traps. Alex led the way, using his knowledge of ancient languages and cultures to decipher the puzzles, while Sarah and Max worked together to avoid the deadly traps.

After several hours of navigating the treacherous passages, they finally reached the inner sanctum of the temple. There, in the center of the room, sat a small, ornate box.

"I think that's it," said Max, pointing to the box.

Alex cautiously approached the box, his heart racing with anticipation. As he reached out to touch it, the groun