Echo of truth

Jin-Won stood in the void, trying to process what had just happened. His heart pounded violently—not just from the battle, but from the words spoken by the knight who bore his face.

"If you continue down this path, you will lose yourself."

He shook his head firmly, pushing the thought away. Not now. Not here.

Hori stepped closer, his brows furrowed. "Are you alright?"

Jin-Won let out a dry laugh, running a hand over his face. "Not sure."

Lyria gazed at the endless space surrounding them. "This place… it feels like it has no end."

Yun-Su observed the strange atmosphere. "There must be a way out."

Suddenly, the space around them trembled, rippling like waves on a still lake. A soft blue light emerged, forming a glowing circle in the air.

Everyone tensed as a figure cloaked in a long robe stepped out of the light. Their features were obscured, but their voice was calm and clear.

"You have seen what was meant to be hidden."

Jin-Won instinctively took a step back. "Who are you?!"

The mysterious figure didn't answer immediately. Instead, they pointed at Jin-Won. "You seek answers, don't you?"

Jin-Won hesitated for a moment, then cautiously replied, "Yes."

"Then come. You will find the truth… but you may not like it."

Hori turned to Jin-Won. "This sounds like an obvious trap."

Lyria bit her lip. "If this is our only way out… we don't have much of a choice."

Jin-Won hesitated before finally stepping forward, reaching his hand into the light. The moment he touched it, an overwhelming force pulled him inside—dragging the others with him.

—To be continued…