Mortal Runes: Sanxi's Supernatural System

EPISODE FORTY-THREE

Kilish sat across from me, his eyes locked onto mine. I could see the intensity in his gaze, the same intensity that had led me here in the first place. The first time I'd met Kilish, I'd been lost and alone, searching for a purpose. He'd given me that purpose, a quest to fulfill. And now, here I was, about to embark on my second quest.

"You're going to face Borari," Kilish said, his voice low and steady. "He's the dream lord, and you're going to have to beat him if you want to wake up from the dream world."

I nodded, trying to keep my excitement at bay. The dream world was a place I'd visited before, but never with a purpose as important as this. I knew that I would have to be at my best if I wanted to succeed.

"What can you tell me about Borari?" I asked, leaning forward in my seat.

Kilish's face grew serious. "Borari is a powerful foe. He's been ruling the dream world for centuries, and he's not going to let you beat him easily. He's a shapeshifter, so he can take on any form he wa