The world returned in a flash of golden light.
Same forest… same dungeon.
Kyun's wings were still wrapped tightly around Alden—as if she feared he might disappear if she let go.
She didn't move a single bit.
Huh?
When Alden looked carefully, she was asleep.
Peacefully curled against him, completely out.
He supported her with one arm, careful not to wake her.
She must've burned through a little too much power when she attacked earlier.
So the moment things calmed down… she must've just dozed off.
A system window appeared before his eyes:
[DUNGEON COLLAPSE IN 02:56 MINUTES]
Not much time has passed, huh?
Barely a few seconds had passed.
Alden's thoughts were quiet.
Caera—his sister—stood beside him.
…Sister.
Honestly, it felt strange to call her that. She was a stranger in every way that mattered.
But still… he couldn't bring himself to push her away.
She looked so lost. So hollow.
He couldn't ignore the weight she carried.
Alden didn't understand everything.
