Back to reality!

The imaginary world vanished. Wine Lord, the pill Emperor, and the picturesque scenery disappeared in Elliot's field of vision. Replacing it was a magnificent but empty hall with no one but him and the queen.

He found himself back in reality, but the cup from which he was drinking wine was still in his hand. The memories of the time he had spent in that dream came springing towards his heart and head, making him remember the nights that came and went, the days that ended in happiness, the people he had met.

What was the use of remembering that?

It's not like he could ever return to that environment!

It's not like he could meet them again!

Elliot felt like his heart was on fire, but he couldn't do anything to extinguish the flame. He could only remain silent and let the fire burn his heart.

A single tear left his eyes and fell on the wine cup, bursting into multiple speckles after it clashed with the cup's edge.