The True Ascension

"Am I really going to die here?!"

Aziz’s thought exploded in despair. He tried to call the system, but... nothing. No response. No sound.

This was the end.

And then... darkness.

But not for long.

"Hahaha, calm down, you’re not going to die, dear. Hahaha, you should’ve seen your face!"

The voice came from the void — soft, melodic, mocking.

Clapping.

With the rhythmic sound of claps, the monstrous creature vanished as if it had never existed. The void around him became pure again — no screams, no smell of blood, no stench of corrupted flesh. Only the ancient silence... and her.

"Jokes aside... oh, and you can move now."

And, as if by a snap, he could.