"Where... am I?" Kaelen muttered in confusion when he finds himself in darkness that seems to have no end.
But amidst the infinite darkness, Kaelen's system suddenly rang out in his mind, its mechanical voice breaking the eerie silence.
[System Notification: You have recovered to a stable state. Consciousness is being restored...]
Kaelen's senses gradually returned as he felt the warmth of the world seep back into him. Slowly, his eyelids fluttered open, his gaze settling on a dimly lit room. His mind took a moment to process his surroundings before he realized where he was.
He was lying on his bed in his room at the Soaring Dragons Pavilion in Valoria Kingdom. The faint scent of lavender hung in the air, calming his still-tense nerves. Turning his head slightly, he noticed someone seated beside him.