Dream or reality

While Nexus spoke, Jake continued his narration.

"As I entered the fortress, I encountered a figure shrouded in darkness," Jake continued, his words tinged with a hint of apprehension. "Its eyes glowed with an ominous light, and I could feel its gaze piercing into my soul."

"And it seemed to be saying something. To see him better, I used light, but the moment I formed a light ball, he vanished, as if he had never been there."

"I tried to look for him, but eventually I found myself facing a painting. In that painting, it was the same shadowy figure, kneeling to someone. However, since the painting was half torn, I wasn't able to see to whom he was kneeling."

Jake paused for a moment, then continued, "I felt a strange pull towards the painting. It was as if there was some hidden significance to the scene depicted within."