The Ageless King

Sanguina interjected, "Well, it's sort of like a pet I used to have. Of course, this thing's a little uglier, but that doesn't matter much. Regardless, what's the issue, Puggles?"

Puggles hesitated before answering, "I don't actually know where this purple door is… it's always moving and can be hard to find sometimes. I believe if you work your way out and work inwards, you should be able to find it in about three to four hours."

"Three to four hours?! Ugh…" Sanguina groaned. "This is going to be a pain."

"Well, let's get looking, I suppose," Vick said with a sigh, adjusting his makeshift arm sling.

They set off, the dense forest presenting its own challenges. The path was uneven, the ground covered in roots and underbrush that made each step a careful calculation. The sounds of nocturnal creatures echoed around them, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

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Meanwhile, Nanako and Todd were awakening from their slumber.