Chapter 8: Return
Bathed in the golden light filtering through the giant tree’s leaves, Kane, having restored his physical strength, began heading back to the tree hollow where he rested yesterday.
Arriving at the tree hollow, he tidied up the leftover items, packed up the trash, and took it with him.
Kane took a deep breath and muttered, "Return."
Suddenly, in the air, a large amount of white mist emerged, enveloping Kane. As the white mist dispersed, Kane had already disappeared from the spot.
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When Kane opened his eyes again, he found himself back at the place where he had fallen into the dungeon. However, the surroundings were no longer the same as yesterday.
The stone walls around were smoothed out, and the irregularly arched cave had been transformed into a square-shaped hall.
The flames in the wall lamps around the ceiling burned white, emitting a soft and bright glow.
Even the place where Kane stood had turned into a circular heavy stone disk, engraved with an open door surrounded by mist, with an eye open in the doorway.
Did he traverse again? This was the reflexive thought that came to Kane’s mind upon seeing the surroundings.
The commotion from the cave entrance brought him back to his senses.
Three people were walking straight toward Kane from the cave entrance, or rather, the hall entrance.