He turned around, facing her, "So, you're stronger... Just like your friend".
She stumbled, "Mmm, I feel like I'm dying".
He grabbed her left arm, channeling his aura inside of her to alleviate the pain, "I can only do so much to help you. This aura tears away at your soul, not your body. However, Ra can help you".
"Who?" she asked as he released her arm.
Vanessa was able to move her left arm again as well as breathe almost normally. There was still a hollow feeling that prickled her body. But it didn't stop her from catching up to R'bi who was already headed North.
"We should get going. It's only a matter of time before the next monster comes for us".
"But how? And where is this place"?
"This place is the home of dreams... The Isekai Kingdom".
But this place of dreams was dead. Withering away as a nightmare, drifting in a land of solace. Jogging North to avoid further battle was no better of a sight.