He gritted his teeth.
He hadn't expected to be met with this kind of trick the moment he stepped into Nexa.
It was subtle — expertly woven — but now that he saw through it, the false beauty of the grassland felt like a trap meant to lull him into comfort.
His pulse quickened.
So this was the real Nexa…
And this was only the beginning.
'It seems one has to be a certain distance from the portal for the illusion to work…' Ethan's eyes narrowed. 'That must be Dad's measure to hide the portal from unwanted eyes…'
Ethan is smart. He caught on this instantly. He didn't even need to think much. The illusion was harmless. It was to prevent unwanted eyes from noticing.
It made sense. A hidden portal in a dangerous world like this — no room for accidents.
Swoosh—!
Suddenly, a silhouette flashed before him, landing lightly on one knee. "Sir Leon Grimveil, are you headed for Vaelron Cross?"
