At the time, he had brushed it off, thinking it wasn't important—just another meaningless system detail.
But now, it was clear.
That number wasn't random. It was what separated them.
It was what divided the different tutorial zones.
His fingers curled slightly as the weight of the truth settled in.
Freya was right. They weren't in the same zone, after all.
That meant…
This was where they parted ways.
A soft chime echoed in the air.
Freya's breath hitched as a new notification appeared before her.
[You will be transported out of Nightmare now.]
[Brace Yourself]
Her hands trembled slightly.
She exhaled, slow and shaky, trying to steady herself.
Freya had grown close to Alex.
Fought beside him.
Survived with him.
She would have liked to continue this journey together.
But this was where it ended.
She looked at him, hesitation flickering in her eyes.
"Will we meet again?" she asked, her voice quieter than before.
Alex's lips curled into a slight grin.
