Chapter 37: The whole world is depending on you.

“Good to see you again, Serpens,” Grandma Suki's voice woke him up.

“Grandma!” Serpens exclaimed, his surprise palpable.

Something told him he was dreaming, yet it felt so real. It's been over three years since Grandma Suki died and seeing her standing in front of him like she was still very much alive, filled him with a mix of surprise and fear.

“You don't have to be afraid, Serpens,” Grandma Suki said, her voice calm yet firm.

“Where am I?” Serpens asked, as everything around him appeared to be outworldly, like he was on some other planet or something. “Don't tell me I'm dead,” he added.

“No, Serpens, you're not,” Grandma Suki began. “I was the one who called you here.”

“But why?”

“Because you don't yet understand what the fate of your world is. Everyone is counting on you, Serpens and you can't afford to fail them.” Grandma Suki said, her voice growing increasingly serious.

Serpens eyes widened, as different thoughts raced through his mind. He was just twenty years old and at such