2021-11-01 21:14:23“Retto… what takes you so long?”
“Save us Retto…”
“Save us…”
I have a bad dream. Everyone in the village, the knights, and my comrades are all drenched with blood. They constantly called my name and asked for help.
They pulled my body down to the lake of blood.
I’m drowning…
…
…
…
I woke up chasing my breath and having cold sweat.
“You woke up… Seems like you have a bad dream.”
“Yeah, it was a nightmare.
We’re back in the 16th layer, Misty lake. Elaina and I are both exhausted after escaping from the Laboratory.
Glenn’s body regenerated back to normal but he is still unconscious for some reason we don’t know. Elaina was so troubled she didn’t let go of Glenn’s hands. She keeps on holding it as she looks out for him.
“Aren’t you sleeping? We already traveled a long way. 16 hours already passed… You must be really tired?”
I asked Elaina.
“I’m
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