At that moment, confusion hit me like a wave.
Is it possible that we're no longer in that illusory world?
The thought spiraled in my mind, refusing to settle. Then where the hell are we?
Before I could dwell on it further, my system returned, its familiar interface flickering back into existence. Relief coursed through me as its energy surged, and within moments, my body was fully restored, the wounds and pain disappearing as if they'd never existed.
I hate to admit it... but I missed the system.
[Lee Gaon]
[Level24]
[Player]
[Soul lord]
[Ruler]
It had been a while since I'd seen this screen flicker in my mind—half a month without it, maybe more. Or was it longer? Time had blurred in that void of pain and darkness.
I looked around, taking in my surroundings. The walls were caved in, jagged and oppressive, leaving only a small pocket of space for me to even stand. The air was thick and heavy, pressing down like a constant reminder of how close I was to being buried alive.
