Chapter 273: Desolate Skies
The yellow haze hung low, casting an eerie glow over the barren landscape. Snow scanned their surroundings, her eyes narrowed against the gritty wind.
Kyle leaned on her, his breathing labored. "What...what is this place?"
Snow’s jaw set. "Don’t know, but we’ll figure it out."
They stumbled forward, the ground hard and unforgiving beneath their feet. No landmarks, no signs of life – just endless stretches of cracked earth.
As they walked, Kyle’s weight grew heavier on Snow’s shoulder. She glanced down, concern etched on her face. "Kyle?"
Kyle’s eyes were glazed, his face twisted in pain. "Snow...I...I see things."
Snow’s grip tightened. "What things?"
Kyle’s voice was barely a whisper. "Shadows...moving...in my head."
Snow’s heart pounded. The Shadow Realm’s influence? She scanned their surroundings, spotting a cluster of jagged rocks in the distance.
"We’re getting you to those rocks," she said, her voice firm. "Stay with me."
As they stumbled closer, a figure emerged from the shadows – cloaked, hooded, and watching them with piercing green eyes.
Snow’s sword was out, her stance protective. "Who are you?"