We Finally Met [2]

The effect of my 〘Ruler〙skill had worn off. 

I felt all my thoughts process slowing down. 

I failed to understand Sera's words. 

She isn't real? What does she mean by that? 

Sera, as if reading my thoughts, clarified it. 

'It's an illusion.'

"…"

I listened carefully, fully immersed my mind on Ruby's figure who was standing infront of me. 

She was real… 

Her face, her smile, the way she was looking at me. 

All of it were real. 

"Zane… what happened?" Ruby spoke in her usual tone and expression. "Your face is pale."

Her crimson eyes brimmed with worried. 

She approached me. 

Slowly walking in my direction. 

I left Defender's almost recovered body to that silver-haired girl. 

Step. Step. 

I took two steps toward Ruby. 

'Stop!' Sera warned again. 

'What is she talking about?'