Blessings of the Stars [1]

The door vanished instantly without a trace, upon completing its sole purpose, leaving behind only a damp wall covered in dark moss and the faint scent of decay lingering in the air.

Maria only stared at that wall with a blank expression. It was like she was waiting for something to appear out of that wall. That was probably the case, but sadly, nothing appeared.

What appeared instead was a cruel system message.

[You have failed to pass the Fifth Fable.]

[You will be trapped in the timeline of the past as punishment.]

[You have lost your qualifications as a player.]

The message cut through any remaining hope of returning to the present world. That was enough to make anyone fall into despair.

However,

...So I was really left behind, huh?

Realizing the truth of the situation, she let out a weary sigh.