*Chapter 12: The Artifact*
Jin Woo navigated the treacherous paths of the cursed Dungeon, his senses heightened as he encountered increasingly formidable monsters. The air was thick with malevolent energy, and the curse seemed to seep into his bones.
Despite the challenges, Jin Woo persevered, driven by his determination to retrieve the artifact. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, he reached the inner sanctum of the Dungeon.
In the center of the room, on a pedestal of black stone, lay the artifact. It was a small, glowing crystal that pulsed with an otherworldly energy.
As Jin Woo reached for the crystal, the room began to shake, and the curse's power surged to new heights. Jin Woo felt himself being pulled towards the crystal, as if it was exerting some kind of strange influence over him.
Suddenly, the mysterious voice spoke up again. "Jin Woo, be warned. The artifact comes with a great cost. Are you prepared to pay the price?"
Jin Woo's grip on the crystal tightened. He knew that he had to be careful, but he also knew that he couldn't turn back now.
"I'll take the risk," Jin Woo said, his voice firm.
With that, Jin Woo grasped the crystal, and a blinding light enveloped him.
*To be continued...*